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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.28, 18,076.41 and 3,731.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.28, 18,076.41 and 3,731.72 is: 5,595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.28 : 18,076.41 = 3,731.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.28/18,076.41 = 3,731.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.28x = 18,076.41 × 3,731.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.28x = 67,456,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,456,010.34/12,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.56

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