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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.54, 18,079.80 and 3,733.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.54, 18,079.80 and 3,733.98 is: 5,598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.54 : 18,079.80 = 3,733.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.54/18,079.80 = 3,733.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.54x = 18,079.80 × 3,733.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.54x = 67,509,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,509,611.60/12,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.95

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