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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,427.08, 18,640.64 and 3,661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,427.08, 18,640.64 and 3,661.89 is: 5,492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,427.08 : 18,640.64 = 3,661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,427.08/18,640.64 = 3,661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,427.08x = 18,640.64 × 3,661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,427.08x = 68,259,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,259,973.21/12,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.84

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