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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.52, 18,076.86 and 3,730.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.52, 18,076.86 and 3,730.56 is: 5,596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.52 : 18,076.86 = 3,730.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.52/18,076.86 = 3,730.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.52x = 18,076.86 × 3,730.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.52x = 67,436,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,436,810.84/12,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.17

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