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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.05, 18,995.11 and 3,900.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.05, 18,995.11 and 3,900.02 is: 5,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.05 : 18,995.11 = 3,900.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.05/18,995.11 = 3,900.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.05x = 18,995.11 × 3,900.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.05x = 74,081,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,081,204.18/12,667.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.34

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