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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.67, 18,067.23 and 3,724.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.67, 18,067.23 and 3,724.41 is: 5,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.67 : 18,067.23 = 3,724.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.67/18,067.23 = 3,724.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.67x = 18,067.23 × 3,724.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.67x = 67,289,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,289,772.08/12,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.15

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