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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.82, 18,060.48 and 3,720.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.82, 18,060.48 and 3,720.78 is: 5,580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.82 : 18,060.48 = 3,720.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.82/18,060.48 = 3,720.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.82x = 18,060.48 × 3,720.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.82x = 67,199,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,199,072.77/12,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.47

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