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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,626.70, 18,940.05 and 3,861.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,626.70, 18,940.05 and 3,861.54 is: 5,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,626.70 : 18,940.05 = 3,861.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,626.70/18,940.05 = 3,861.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,626.70x = 18,940.05 × 3,861.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,626.70x = 73,137,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,137,646.67/12,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.30

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