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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.07, 18,055.67 and 4,637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.07, 18,055.67 and 4,637.54 is: 6,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.07 : 18,055.67 = 4,637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.07/18,055.67 = 4,637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.07x = 18,055.67 × 4,637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.07x = 83,733,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,733,891.85/12,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.49

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