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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.83, 19,352.93 and 3,667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.83, 19,352.93 and 3,667.83 is: 5,501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.83 : 19,352.93 = 3,667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.83/19,352.93 = 3,667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.83x = 19,352.93 × 3,667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.83x = 70,983,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,983,238.90/12,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.80

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