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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.45, 18,053.66 and 3,714.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.45, 18,053.66 and 3,714.19 is: 5,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.45 : 18,053.66 = 3,714.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.45/18,053.66 = 3,714.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.45x = 18,053.66 × 3,714.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.45x = 67,054,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,054,723.44/12,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.90

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