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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.96, 18,086.76 and 3,735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.96, 18,086.76 and 3,735.54 is: 5,604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.96 : 18,086.76 = 3,735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.96/18,086.76 = 3,735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.96x = 18,086.76 × 3,735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.96x = 67,563,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,563,815.45/12,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.18

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