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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,614.73, 18,922.08 and 3,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,614.73, 18,922.08 and 3,849.72 is: 5,774.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,614.73 : 18,922.08 = 3,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,614.73/18,922.08 = 3,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,614.73x = 18,922.08 × 3,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,614.73x = 72,844,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,844,709.82/12,614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.58

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