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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.24, 18,995.07 and 3,900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.24, 18,995.07 and 3,900.80 is: 5,848.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.24 : 18,995.07 = 3,900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.24/18,995.07 = 3,900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.24x = 18,995.07 × 3,900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.24x = 74,095,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,095,969.06/12,668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.96

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