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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.69, 18,913.58 and 3,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.69, 18,913.58 and 3,723.92 is: 5,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.69 : 18,913.58 = 3,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.69/18,913.58 = 3,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.69x = 18,913.58 × 3,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.69x = 70,432,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,432,559.61/12,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.48

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