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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.54, 18,091.91 and 3,739.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.54, 18,091.91 and 3,739.39 is: 5,609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.54 : 18,091.91 = 3,739.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.54/18,091.91 = 3,739.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.54x = 18,091.91 × 3,739.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.54x = 67,652,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,652,739.30/12,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.89

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