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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.34, 18,050.29 and 3,713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.34, 18,050.29 and 3,713.56 is: 5,570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.34 : 18,050.29 = 3,713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.34/18,050.29 = 3,713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.34x = 18,050.29 × 3,713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.34x = 67,030,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,030,834.93/12,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.43

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