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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,513.61, 18,764.88 and 3,746.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,513.61, 18,764.88 and 3,746.89 is: 5,618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,513.61 : 18,764.88 = 3,746.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,513.61/18,764.88 = 3,746.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,513.61x = 18,764.88 × 3,746.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,513.61x = 70,309,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,309,997.50/12,513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.68

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