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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,623.63, 18,928.75 and 3,737.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,623.63, 18,928.75 and 3,737.74 is: 5,604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,623.63 : 18,928.75 = 3,737.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,623.63/18,928.75 = 3,737.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,623.63x = 18,928.75 × 3,737.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,623.63x = 70,750,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,750,746.03/12,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.63

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