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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.94, 18,938.85 and 3,741.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.94, 18,938.85 and 3,741.95 is: 5,612.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.94 : 18,938.85 = 3,741.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.94/18,938.85 = 3,741.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.94x = 18,938.85 × 3,741.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.94x = 70,868,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,868,292.18/12,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.91

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