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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019.69, 18,029.79 and 3,699.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019.69, 18,029.79 and 3,699.78 is: 5,549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019.69 : 18,029.79 = 3,699.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019.69/18,029.79 = 3,699.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019.69x = 18,029.79 × 3,699.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019.69x = 66,706,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,706,188.83/12,019.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.74

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