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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,051.57, 18,079.12 and 3,732.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,051.57, 18,079.12 and 3,732.33 is: 5,599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,051.57 : 18,079.12 = 3,732.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,051.57/18,079.12 = 3,732.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,051.57x = 18,079.12 × 3,732.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,051.57x = 67,477,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,477,241.95/12,051.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.04

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