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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,025.68, 18,040.22 and 3,706.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,025.68, 18,040.22 and 3,706.37 is: 5,560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,025.68 : 18,040.22 = 3,706.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,025.68/18,040.22 = 3,706.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,025.68x = 18,040.22 × 3,706.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,025.68x = 66,863,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,863,804.49/12,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.08

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