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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,327.96, 18,490.68 and 3,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,327.96, 18,490.68 and 3,093.96 is: 4,640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,327.96 : 18,490.68 = 3,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,327.96/18,490.68 = 3,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,327.96x = 18,490.68 × 3,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,327.96x = 57,209,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209,424.29/12,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.62

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