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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.90, 18,052.77 and 3,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.90, 18,052.77 and 3,711.96 is: 5,568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.90 : 18,052.77 = 3,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.90/18,052.77 = 3,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.90x = 18,052.77 × 3,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.90x = 67,011,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,011,174.05/12,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.53

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