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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,012.13, 18,018.20 and 3,804.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,012.13, 18,018.20 and 3,804.13 is: 5,706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,012.13 : 18,018.20 = 3,804.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,012.13/18,018.20 = 3,804.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,012.13x = 18,018.20 × 3,804.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,012.13x = 68,543,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,543,575.17/12,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.20

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