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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.64, 18,491.48 and 3,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.64, 18,491.48 and 3,093.64 is: 4,640.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.64 : 18,491.48 = 3,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.64/18,491.48 = 3,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.64x = 18,491.48 × 3,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.64x = 57,205,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,205,982.19/12,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.47

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