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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,533.94, 18,802.53 and 3,767.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,533.94, 18,802.53 and 3,767.31 is: 5,651.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,533.94 : 18,802.53 = 3,767.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,533.94/18,802.53 = 3,767.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,533.94x = 18,802.53 × 3,767.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,533.94x = 70,834,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,834,959.29/12,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.45

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