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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.77, 18,051.12 and 3,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.77, 18,051.12 and 3,713.04 is: 5,569.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.77 : 18,051.12 = 3,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.77/18,051.12 = 3,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.77x = 18,051.12 × 3,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.77x = 67,024,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,024,530.60/12,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.71

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