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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,054.39, 18,083.29 and 3,735.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,054.39, 18,083.29 and 3,735.06 is: 5,603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054.39 : 18,083.29 = 3,735.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054.39/18,083.29 = 3,735.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054.39x = 18,083.29 × 3,735.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054.39x = 67,542,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,542,173.15/12,054.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.12

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