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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,136.59, 18,207.63 and 3,703.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,136.59, 18,207.63 and 3,703.86 is: 5,556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,136.59 : 18,207.63 = 3,703.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,136.59/18,207.63 = 3,703.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,136.59x = 18,207.63 × 3,703.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,136.59x = 67,438,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,438,512.45/12,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.63

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