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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,092.67, 18,132.39 and 3,770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,092.67, 18,132.39 and 3,770.46 is: 5,653.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,092.67 : 18,132.39 = 3,770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,092.67/18,132.39 = 3,770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,092.67x = 18,132.39 × 3,770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,092.67x = 68,367,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,367,451.20/12,092.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.63

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