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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,627.40, 18,941.10 and 4,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,627.40, 18,941.10 and 4,309.60 is: 6,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,627.40 : 18,941.10 = 4,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,627.40/18,941.10 = 4,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,627.40x = 18,941.10 × 4,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,627.40x = 81,628,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,628,564.56/12,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.40

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