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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.04, 18,063.99 and 3,722.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.04, 18,063.99 and 3,722.02 is: 5,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.04 : 18,063.99 = 3,722.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.04/18,063.99 = 3,722.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.04x = 18,063.99 × 3,722.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.04x = 67,234,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,234,532.06/12,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.32

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