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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.98, 18,959.39 and 3,872.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.98, 18,959.39 and 3,872.97 is: 5,810.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.98 : 18,959.39 = 3,872.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.98/18,959.39 = 3,872.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.98x = 18,959.39 × 3,872.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.98x = 73,429,148.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,429,148.69/12,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,810.20

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