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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,054.81, 18,082.64 and 3,734.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,054.81, 18,082.64 and 3,734.07 is: 5,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054.81 : 18,082.64 = 3,734.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054.81/18,082.64 = 3,734.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054.81x = 18,082.64 × 3,734.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054.81x = 67,521,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,521,824.87/12,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.24

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