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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.74, 18,977.83 and 3,886.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.74, 18,977.83 and 3,886.73 is: 5,830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.74 : 18,977.83 = 3,886.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.74/18,977.83 = 3,886.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.74x = 18,977.83 × 3,886.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.74x = 73,761,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,761,586.87/12,651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.16

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