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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.30, 18,782.42 and 3,758.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.30, 18,782.42 and 3,758.54 is: 5,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.30 : 18,782.42 = 3,758.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.30/18,782.42 = 3,758.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.30x = 18,782.42 × 3,758.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.30x = 70,594,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,594,364.16/12,525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.14

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