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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.54, 18,055.74 and 3,716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.54, 18,055.74 and 3,716.52 is: 5,575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.54 : 18,055.74 = 3,716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.54/18,055.74 = 3,716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.54x = 18,055.74 × 3,716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.54x = 67,104,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,518.82/12,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.07

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