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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.70, 18,055.53 and 3,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.70, 18,055.53 and 3,715.44 is: 5,573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.70 : 18,055.53 = 3,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.70/18,055.53 = 3,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.70x = 18,055.53 × 3,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.70x = 67,084,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084,238.38/12,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.77

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