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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.03, 18,047.10 and 3,709.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.03, 18,047.10 and 3,709.89 is: 5,565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.03 : 18,047.10 = 3,709.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.03/18,047.10 = 3,709.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.03x = 18,047.10 × 3,709.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.03x = 66,952,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,952,755.82/12,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.47

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