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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,592.65, 18,891.72 and 3,828.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,592.65, 18,891.72 and 3,828.27 is: 5,743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,592.65 : 18,891.72 = 3,828.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,592.65/18,891.72 = 3,828.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,592.65x = 18,891.72 × 3,828.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,592.65x = 72,322,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,322,604.92/12,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,743.24

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