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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.54, 18,747.69 and 3,733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.54, 18,747.69 and 3,733.62 is: 5,600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.54 : 18,747.69 = 3,733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.54/18,747.69 = 3,733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.54x = 18,747.69 × 3,733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.54x = 69,996,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,996,750.34/12,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.39

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