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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,012, 18,018.08 and 3,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,012, 18,018.08 and 3,804 is: 5,706.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,012 : 18,018.08 = 3,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,012/18,018.08 = 3,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,012x = 18,018.08 × 3,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,012x = 68,540,776.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,540,776.32/12,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.03

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