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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.97, 18,064.65 and 3,722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.97, 18,064.65 and 3,722.71 is: 5,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.97 : 18,064.65 = 3,722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.97/18,064.65 = 3,722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.97x = 18,064.65 × 3,722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.97x = 67,249,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249,455.87/12,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.59

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