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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.69, 18,067.92 and 3,727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.69, 18,067.92 and 3,727.39 is: 5,589.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.69 : 18,067.92 = 3,727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.69/18,067.92 = 3,727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.69x = 18,067.92 × 3,727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.69x = 67,346,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,346,184.33/12,049.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.04

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