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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.32, 18,011.04 and 3,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.32, 18,011.04 and 3,687.24 is: 5,530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.32 : 18,011.04 = 3,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.32/18,011.04 = 3,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.32x = 18,011.04 × 3,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.32x = 66,411,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,411,027.13/12,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.88

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