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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,627.16, 18,943.22 and 3,863.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,627.16, 18,943.22 and 3,863.32 is: 5,795.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,627.16 : 18,943.22 = 3,863.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,627.16/18,943.22 = 3,863.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,627.16x = 18,943.22 × 3,863.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,627.16x = 73,183,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,183,720.69/12,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.74

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