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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.53, 18,050.31 and 3,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.53, 18,050.31 and 3,714.48 is: 5,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.53 : 18,050.31 = 3,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.53/18,050.31 = 3,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.53x = 18,050.31 × 3,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.53x = 67,047,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,047,515.49/12,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.26

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