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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.54, 18,154.67 and 3,782.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.54, 18,154.67 and 3,782.61 is: 5,673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.54 : 18,154.67 = 3,782.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.54/18,154.67 = 3,782.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.54x = 18,154.67 × 3,782.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.54x = 68,672,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,672,017.38/12,103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.71

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