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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.89, 18,791.72 and 3,760.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.89, 18,791.72 and 3,760.97 is: 5,642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.89 : 18,791.72 = 3,760.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.89/18,791.72 = 3,760.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.89x = 18,791.72 × 3,760.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.89x = 70,675,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,675,076.36/12,525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.32

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