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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.37, 19,008.83 and 3,907.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.37, 19,008.83 and 3,907.27 is: 5,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.37 : 19,008.83 = 3,907.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.37/19,008.83 = 3,907.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.37x = 19,008.83 × 3,907.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.37x = 74,272,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,272,631.19/12,672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.99

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