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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.08, 18,202.80 and 3,812.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.08, 18,202.80 and 3,812.76 is: 5,720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.08 : 18,202.80 = 3,812.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.08/18,202.80 = 3,812.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.08x = 18,202.80 × 3,812.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.08x = 69,402,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,402,907.73/12,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.14

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