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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,627.72, 18,941.64 and 3,393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,627.72, 18,941.64 and 3,393.72 is: 5,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,627.72 : 18,941.64 = 3,393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,627.72/18,941.64 = 3,393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,627.72x = 18,941.64 × 3,393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,627.72x = 64,282,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,282,622.50/12,627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.60

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