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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.03, 18,032.57 and 3,137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.03, 18,032.57 and 3,137.54 is: 4,706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.03 : 18,032.57 = 3,137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.03/18,032.57 = 3,137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.03x = 18,032.57 × 3,137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.03x = 56,577,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,577,909.68/12,021.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.58

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