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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.03, 18,048.60 and 3,710.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.03, 18,048.60 and 3,710.89 is: 5,566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.03 : 18,048.60 = 3,710.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.03/18,048.60 = 3,710.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.03x = 18,048.60 × 3,710.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.03x = 66,976,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,976,369.25/12,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.97

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