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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.19, 18,082.48 and 3,734.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.19, 18,082.48 and 3,734.87 is: 5,602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.19 : 18,082.48 = 3,734.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.19/18,082.48 = 3,734.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.19x = 18,082.48 × 3,734.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.19x = 67,535,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,535,712.08/12,055.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.21

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