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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.14, 18,063.66 and 3,719.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.14, 18,063.66 and 3,719.21 is: 5,579.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.14 : 18,063.66 = 3,719.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.14/18,063.66 = 3,719.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.14x = 18,063.66 × 3,719.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.14x = 67,182,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182,544.91/12,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,579.42

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