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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,045.06, 18,069.29 and 3,725.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,045.06, 18,069.29 and 3,725.81 is: 5,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,045.06 : 18,069.29 = 3,725.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,045.06/18,069.29 = 3,725.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,045.06x = 18,069.29 × 3,725.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,045.06x = 67,322,741.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,322,741.37/12,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.24

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