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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.52, 18,056.48 and 3,717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.52, 18,056.48 and 3,717.24 is: 5,576.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.52 : 18,056.48 = 3,717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.52/18,056.48 = 3,717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.52x = 18,056.48 × 3,717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.52x = 67,120,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,120,269.72/12,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.39

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