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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.93, 18,089.46 and 3,738.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.93, 18,089.46 and 3,738.15 is: 5,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.93 : 18,089.46 = 3,738.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.93/18,089.46 = 3,738.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.93x = 18,089.46 × 3,738.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.93x = 67,621,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,621,114.90/12,057.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.02

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