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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,650.20, 18,969.38 and 3,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,650.20, 18,969.38 and 3,762.25 is: 5,641.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,650.20 : 18,969.38 = 3,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,650.20/18,969.38 = 3,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,650.20x = 18,969.38 × 3,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,650.20x = 71,367,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,367,492.49/12,650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.61

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