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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.99, 18,996.51 and 3,900.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.99, 18,996.51 and 3,900.95 is: 5,849.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.99 : 18,996.51 = 3,900.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.99/18,996.51 = 3,900.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.99x = 18,996.51 × 3,900.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.99x = 74,104,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,104,497.80/12,667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.75

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