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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,647.83, 18,961.03 and 5,247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,647.83, 18,961.03 and 5,247.67 is: 7,867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,647.83 : 18,961.03 = 5,247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,647.83/18,961.03 = 5,247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,647.83x = 18,961.03 × 5,247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,647.83x = 99,501,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,501,228.30/12,647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.06

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