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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.17, 18,091.35 and 3,739.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.17, 18,091.35 and 3,739.02 is: 5,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.17 : 18,091.35 = 3,739.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.17/18,091.35 = 3,739.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.17x = 18,091.35 × 3,739.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.17x = 67,643,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,643,851.63/12,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.33

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