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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.89, 18,036.27 and 3,702.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.89, 18,036.27 and 3,702.90 is: 5,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.89 : 18,036.27 = 3,702.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.89/18,036.27 = 3,702.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.89x = 18,036.27 × 3,702.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.89x = 66,786,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,786,600.12/12,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.95

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