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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,727.44, 19,091.04 and 5,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,727.44, 19,091.04 and 5,706 is: 8,558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,727.44 : 19,091.04 = 5,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,727.44/19,091.04 = 5,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,727.44x = 19,091.04 × 5,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,727.44x = 108,933,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,933,474.24/12,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.95

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