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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,004.76, 18,001.56 and 3,682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,004.76, 18,001.56 and 3,682.64 is: 5,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,004.76 : 18,001.56 = 3,682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,004.76/18,001.56 = 3,682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,004.76x = 18,001.56 × 3,682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,004.76x = 66,293,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,293,264.92/12,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.25

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