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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.72, 18,090.89 and 3,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.72, 18,090.89 and 3,738.30 is: 5,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.72 : 18,090.89 = 3,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.72/18,090.89 = 3,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.72x = 18,090.89 × 3,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.72x = 67,629,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,629,174.09/12,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.32

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