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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.74, 18,053.82 and 3,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.74, 18,053.82 and 3,715.44 is: 5,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.74 : 18,053.82 = 3,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.74/18,053.82 = 3,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.74x = 18,053.82 × 3,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.74x = 67,077,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077,884.98/12,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.69

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