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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.97, 18,052.28 and 3,716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.97, 18,052.28 and 3,716.26 is: 5,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.97 : 18,052.28 = 3,716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.97/18,052.28 = 3,716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.97x = 18,052.28 × 3,716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.97x = 67,086,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,086,966.07/12,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.87

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