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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.93, 18,565.41 and 4,053.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.93, 18,565.41 and 4,053.69 is: 6,081.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.93 : 18,565.41 = 4,053.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.93/18,565.41 = 4,053.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.93x = 18,565.41 × 4,053.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.93x = 75,258,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258,416.86/12,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.03

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