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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.76, 18,701.70 and 3,700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.76, 18,701.70 and 3,700.68 is: 5,551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.76 : 18,701.70 = 3,700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.76/18,701.70 = 3,700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.76x = 18,701.70 × 3,700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.76x = 69,208,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,208,988.65/12,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.93

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