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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,002.90, 18,007.05 and 3,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,002.90, 18,007.05 and 3,683.30 is: 5,525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,002.90 : 18,007.05 = 3,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,002.90/18,007.05 = 3,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,002.90x = 18,007.05 × 3,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,002.90x = 66,325,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,325,367.27/12,002.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.78

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