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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.34, 18,080.16 and 3,733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.34, 18,080.16 and 3,733.04 is: 5,600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.34 : 18,080.16 = 3,733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.34/18,080.16 = 3,733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.34x = 18,080.16 × 3,733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.34x = 67,493,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,493,960.49/12,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.07

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