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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.77, 18,053.36 and 4,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.77, 18,053.36 and 4,136.24 is: 6,204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.77 : 18,053.36 = 4,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.77/18,053.36 = 4,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.77x = 18,053.36 × 4,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.77x = 74,672,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,672,918.82/12,034.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,204.76

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