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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.01, 18,048.20 and 3,711.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.01, 18,048.20 and 3,711.69 is: 5,568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.01 : 18,048.20 = 3,711.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.01/18,048.20 = 3,711.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.01x = 18,048.20 × 3,711.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.01x = 66,989,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,989,304.90/12,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.06

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