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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,604.68, 18,909.90 and 3,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,604.68, 18,909.90 and 3,839.76 is: 5,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,604.68 : 18,909.90 = 3,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,604.68/18,909.90 = 3,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,604.68x = 18,909.90 × 3,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,604.68x = 72,609,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,609,477.62/12,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,760.52

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