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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.73, 18,084.47 and 3,734.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.73, 18,084.47 and 3,734.69 is: 5,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.73 : 18,084.47 = 3,734.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.73/18,084.47 = 3,734.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.73x = 18,084.47 × 3,734.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.73x = 67,539,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,539,889.26/12,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.31

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