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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.34, 18,090.66 and 3,740.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.34, 18,090.66 and 3,740.04 is: 5,610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.34 : 18,090.66 = 3,740.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.34/18,090.66 = 3,740.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.34x = 18,090.66 × 3,740.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.34x = 67,659,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,659,792.03/12,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.57

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