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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.69, 18,069.42 and 3,728.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.69, 18,069.42 and 3,728.39 is: 5,590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.69 : 18,069.42 = 3,728.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.69/18,069.42 = 3,728.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.69x = 18,069.42 × 3,728.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.69x = 67,369,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,369,844.83/12,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.54

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