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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,452.83, 18,682.40 and 3,687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,452.83, 18,682.40 and 3,687.73 is: 5,532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,452.83 : 18,682.40 = 3,687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,452.83/18,682.40 = 3,687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,452.83x = 18,682.40 × 3,687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,452.83x = 68,895,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,895,646.95/12,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.53

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