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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,000.76, 18,004.60 and 3,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,000.76, 18,004.60 and 3,682 is: 5,524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,000.76 : 18,004.60 = 3,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,000.76/18,004.60 = 3,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,000.76x = 18,004.60 × 3,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,000.76x = 66,292,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,292,937.20/12,000.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.06

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