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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.45, 18,052.16 and 3,713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.45, 18,052.16 and 3,713.19 is: 5,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.45 : 18,052.16 = 3,713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.45/18,052.16 = 3,713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.45x = 18,052.16 × 3,713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.45x = 67,031,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,031,081.42/12,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.40

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