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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,530.94, 18,789.92 and 3,764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,530.94, 18,789.92 and 3,764.71 is: 5,645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,530.94 : 18,789.92 = 3,764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,530.94/18,789.92 = 3,764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,530.94x = 18,789.92 × 3,764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,530.94x = 70,738,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738,599.72/12,530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,645.12

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