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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.08, 18,243.95 and 3,729.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.08, 18,243.95 and 3,729.57 is: 5,594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.08 : 18,243.95 = 3,729.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.08/18,243.95 = 3,729.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.08x = 18,243.95 × 3,729.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.08x = 68,042,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,042,069.95/12,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.15

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