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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.32, 18,913.74 and 3,842.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.32, 18,913.74 and 3,842.01 is: 5,763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.32 : 18,913.74 = 3,842.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.32/18,913.74 = 3,842.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.32x = 18,913.74 × 3,842.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.32x = 72,666,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,666,778.22/12,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.86

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