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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,054.73, 18,082.97 and 3,733.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,054.73, 18,082.97 and 3,733.69 is: 5,600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054.73 : 18,082.97 = 3,733.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054.73/18,082.97 = 3,733.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054.73x = 18,082.97 × 3,733.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054.73x = 67,516,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,516,204.26/12,054.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.81

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