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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,024.83, 18,039.51 and 3,703.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,024.83, 18,039.51 and 3,703.29 is: 5,555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,024.83 : 18,039.51 = 3,703.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,024.83/18,039.51 = 3,703.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,024.83x = 18,039.51 × 3,703.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,024.83x = 66,805,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,805,536.99/12,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.63

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