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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.03, 18,033.60 and 3,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.03, 18,033.60 and 3,700.88 is: 5,551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.03 : 18,033.60 = 3,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.03/18,033.60 = 3,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.03x = 18,033.60 × 3,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.03x = 66,740,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,740,099.40/12,021.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.95

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