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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.34, 18,016.93 and 3,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.34, 18,016.93 and 3,691.32 is: 5,536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.34 : 18,016.93 = 3,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.34/18,016.93 = 3,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.34x = 18,016.93 × 3,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.34x = 66,506,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,506,292.44/12,011.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.96

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