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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,727.23, 19,084.68 and 4,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,727.23, 19,084.68 and 4,404.30 is: 6,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,727.23 : 19,084.68 = 4,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,727.23/19,084.68 = 4,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,727.23x = 19,084.68 × 4,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,727.23x = 84,054,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,054,656.12/12,727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.32

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