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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.82, 18,046.67 and 3,709.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.82, 18,046.67 and 3,709.83 is: 5,565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.82 : 18,046.67 = 3,709.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.82/18,046.67 = 3,709.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.82x = 18,046.67 × 3,709.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.82x = 66,950,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950,126.89/12,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.35

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