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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.03, 18,071.47 and 3,727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.03, 18,071.47 and 3,727.89 is: 5,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.03 : 18,071.47 = 3,727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.03/18,071.47 = 3,727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.03x = 18,071.47 × 3,727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.03x = 67,368,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,368,469.87/12,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.12

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