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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.89, 18,015.96 and 3,689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.89, 18,015.96 and 3,689.50 is: 5,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.89 : 18,015.96 = 3,689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.89/18,015.96 = 3,689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.89x = 18,015.96 × 3,689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.89x = 66,469,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,469,884.42/12,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.06

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