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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.35, 18,958.46 and 3,872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.35, 18,958.46 and 3,872.34 is: 5,809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.35 : 18,958.46 = 3,872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.35/18,958.46 = 3,872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.35x = 18,958.46 × 3,872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.35x = 73,413,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,413,583.63/12,637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.25

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