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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,727.58, 19,090.46 and 3,962.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,727.58, 19,090.46 and 3,962.27 is: 5,943.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,727.58 : 19,090.46 = 3,962.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,727.58/19,090.46 = 3,962.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,727.58x = 19,090.46 × 3,962.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,727.58x = 75,641,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,641,496.05/12,727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.12

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