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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.50, 18,552.33 and 3,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.50, 18,552.33 and 3,133.50 is: 4,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.50 : 18,552.33 = 3,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.50/18,552.33 = 3,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.50x = 18,552.33 × 3,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.50x = 58,133,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,133,726.06/12,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.52

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