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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,648.70, 18,970.33 and 3,761.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,648.70, 18,970.33 and 3,761.89 is: 5,642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,648.70 : 18,970.33 = 3,761.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,648.70/18,970.33 = 3,761.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,648.70x = 18,970.33 × 3,761.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,648.70x = 71,364,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,364,181.06/12,648.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.02

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