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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,647.89, 18,975.48 and 3,884.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,647.89, 18,975.48 and 3,884.10 is: 5,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,647.89 : 18,975.48 = 3,884.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,647.89/18,975.48 = 3,884.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,647.89x = 18,975.48 × 3,884.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,647.89x = 73,702,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,702,661.87/12,647.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.27

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