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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.44, 18,051.96 and 3,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.44, 18,051.96 and 3,713.20 is: 5,569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.44 : 18,051.96 = 3,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.44/18,051.96 = 3,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.44x = 18,051.96 × 3,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.44x = 67,030,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,030,537.87/12,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.43

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