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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.73, 18,959.03 and 3,872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.73, 18,959.03 and 3,872.72 is: 5,809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.73 : 18,959.03 = 3,872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.73/18,959.03 = 3,872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.73x = 18,959.03 × 3,872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.73x = 73,422,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,422,900.50/12,637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.82

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