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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,493.05, 18,727.59 and 4,167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,493.05, 18,727.59 and 4,167.27 is: 6,246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,493.05 : 18,727.59 = 4,167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,493.05/18,727.59 = 4,167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,493.05x = 18,727.59 × 4,167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,493.05x = 78,042,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,042,923.98/12,493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,246.91

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