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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.94, 18,914.72 and 3,843.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.94, 18,914.72 and 3,843.54 is: 5,766.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.94 : 18,914.72 = 3,843.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.94/18,914.72 = 3,843.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.94x = 18,914.72 × 3,843.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.94x = 72,699,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,699,482.91/12,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.17

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