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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.84, 18,043.98 and 3,706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.84, 18,043.98 and 3,706.26 is: 5,560.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.84 : 18,043.98 = 3,706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.84/18,043.98 = 3,706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.84x = 18,043.98 × 3,706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.84x = 66,875,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,875,681.31/12,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.07

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