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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,453.33, 18,681.80 and 3,687.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,453.33, 18,681.80 and 3,687.09 is: 5,531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,453.33 : 18,681.80 = 3,687.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,453.33/18,681.80 = 3,687.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,453.33x = 18,681.80 × 3,687.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,453.33x = 68,881,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,881,459.53/12,453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.17

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