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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.94, 18,996.90 and 4,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.94, 18,996.90 and 4,346.72 is: 6,517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.94 : 18,996.90 = 4,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.94/18,996.90 = 4,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.94x = 18,996.90 × 4,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.94x = 82,574,110.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,574,110.18/12,668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.84

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