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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.47, 18,051.53 and 3,715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.47, 18,051.53 and 3,715.76 is: 5,573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.47 : 18,051.53 = 3,715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.47/18,051.53 = 3,715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.47x = 18,051.53 × 3,715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.47x = 67,075,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,075,062.86/12,035.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.12

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