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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.68, 18,791.25 and 3,761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.68, 18,791.25 and 3,761.27 is: 5,642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.68 : 18,791.25 = 3,761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.68/18,791.25 = 3,761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.68x = 18,791.25 × 3,761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.68x = 70,678,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,678,964.89/12,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.72

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