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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.93, 18,751.64 and 3,733.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.93, 18,751.64 and 3,733.83 is: 5,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.93 : 18,751.64 = 3,733.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.93/18,751.64 = 3,733.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.93x = 18,751.64 × 3,733.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.93x = 70,015,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,015,417.31/12,498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.71

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