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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,569.81, 18,853.38 and 6,327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,569.81, 18,853.38 and 6,327.27 is: 9,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,569.81 : 18,853.38 = 6,327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,569.81/18,853.38 = 6,327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,569.81x = 18,853.38 × 6,327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,569.81x = 119,290,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,290,425.67/12,569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.24

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