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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,927.88, 19,394.97 and 3,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,927.88, 19,394.97 and 3,693.88 is: 5,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,927.88 : 19,394.97 = 3,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,927.88/19,394.97 = 3,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,927.88x = 19,394.97 × 3,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,927.88x = 71,642,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,642,691.78/12,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.72

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