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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.33, 18,054.73 and 3,716.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.33, 18,054.73 and 3,716.06 is: 5,574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.33 : 18,054.73 = 3,716.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.33/18,054.73 = 3,716.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.33x = 18,054.73 × 3,716.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.33x = 67,092,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,092,454.99/12,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.62

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