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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.33, 18,137.57 and 3,772.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.33, 18,137.57 and 3,772.01 is: 5,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.33 : 18,137.57 = 3,772.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.33/18,137.57 = 3,772.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.33x = 18,137.57 × 3,772.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.33x = 68,414,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,414,985.87/12,093.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.25

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