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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.83, 18,938.79 and 3,860.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.83, 18,938.79 and 3,860.73 is: 5,791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.83 : 18,938.79 = 3,860.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.83/18,938.79 = 3,860.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.83x = 18,938.79 × 3,860.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.83x = 73,117,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,117,554.72/12,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,791.11

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