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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.76, 18,051.09 and 3,710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.76, 18,051.09 and 3,710.84 is: 5,566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.76 : 18,051.09 = 3,710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.76/18,051.09 = 3,710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.76x = 18,051.09 × 3,710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.76x = 66,984,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,984,616.56/12,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.85

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