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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.72, 18,076.92 and 3,733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.72, 18,076.92 and 3,733.42 is: 5,598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.72 : 18,076.92 = 3,733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.72/18,076.92 = 3,733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.72x = 18,076.92 × 3,733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.72x = 67,488,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,488,734.67/12,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.07

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