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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.47, 18,128.35 and 3,763.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.47, 18,128.35 and 3,763.63 is: 5,646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.47 : 18,128.35 = 3,763.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.47/18,128.35 = 3,763.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.47x = 18,128.35 × 3,763.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.47x = 68,228,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,228,301.86/12,083.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.42

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