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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.96, 18,044.34 and 3,711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.96, 18,044.34 and 3,711.66 is: 5,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.96 : 18,044.34 = 3,711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.96/18,044.34 = 3,711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.96x = 18,044.34 × 3,711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.96x = 66,974,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,974,455.00/12,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.45

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