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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.66, 18,508.68 and 6,327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.66, 18,508.68 and 6,327.93 is: 9,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.66 : 18,508.68 = 6,327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.66/18,508.68 = 6,327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.66x = 18,508.68 × 6,327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.66x = 117,121,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,121,631.43/12,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.72

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