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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.61, 18,079.77 and 3,731.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.61, 18,079.77 and 3,731.56 is: 5,597.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.61 : 18,079.77 = 3,731.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.61/18,079.77 = 3,731.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.61x = 18,079.77 × 3,731.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.61x = 67,465,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,465,715.34/12,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.60

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