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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.87, 18,127.47 and 3,764.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.87, 18,127.47 and 3,764.48 is: 5,647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.87 : 18,127.47 = 3,764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.87/18,127.47 = 3,764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.87x = 18,127.47 × 3,764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.87x = 68,240,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,240,498.27/12,083.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,647.24

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