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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,601.13, 18,904.52 and 3,836.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,601.13, 18,904.52 and 3,836.73 is: 5,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,601.13 : 18,904.52 = 3,836.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,601.13/18,904.52 = 3,836.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,601.13x = 18,904.52 × 3,836.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,601.13x = 72,531,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,531,519.84/12,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.96

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