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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,054.99, 18,074.25 and 3,732.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,054.99, 18,074.25 and 3,732.24 is: 5,595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054.99 : 18,074.25 = 3,732.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054.99/18,074.25 = 3,732.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054.99x = 18,074.25 × 3,732.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054.99x = 67,457,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,457,438.82/12,054.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.81

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