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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.96, 18,084.87 and 3,624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.96, 18,084.87 and 3,624.33 is: 5,435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.96 : 18,084.87 = 3,624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.96/18,084.87 = 3,624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.96x = 18,084.87 × 3,624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.96x = 65,545,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,545,536.89/12,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.87

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