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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.70, 18,072.90 and 3,727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.70, 18,072.90 and 3,727.65 is: 5,591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.70 : 18,072.90 = 3,727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.70/18,072.90 = 3,727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.70x = 18,072.90 × 3,727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.70x = 67,369,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,369,445.69/12,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.89

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