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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.93, 18,037.94 and 3,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.93, 18,037.94 and 3,707.71 is: 5,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.93 : 18,037.94 = 3,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.93/18,037.94 = 3,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.93x = 18,037.94 × 3,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.93x = 66,879,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,879,450.52/12,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.42

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