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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.06, 18,049.62 and 3,712.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.06, 18,049.62 and 3,712.74 is: 5,569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.06 : 18,049.62 = 3,712.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.06/18,049.62 = 3,712.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.06x = 18,049.62 × 3,712.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.06x = 67,013,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,013,546.16/12,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.12

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