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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.34, 18,043.40 and 3,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.34, 18,043.40 and 3,711.04 is: 5,564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.34 : 18,043.40 = 3,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.34/18,043.40 = 3,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.34x = 18,043.40 × 3,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.34x = 66,959,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,959,779.14/12,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.52

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