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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.67, 18,491.46 and 3,093.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.67, 18,491.46 and 3,093.67 is: 4,640.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.67 : 18,491.46 = 3,093.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.67/18,491.46 = 3,093.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.67x = 18,491.46 × 3,093.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.67x = 57,206,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,206,475.06/12,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.49

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