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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,767.36, 19,146.18 and 5,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,767.36, 19,146.18 and 5,837 is: 8,753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,767.36 : 19,146.18 = 5,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,767.36/19,146.18 = 5,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,767.36x = 19,146.18 × 5,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,767.36x = 111,756,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,756,252.66/12,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,753.28

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