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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.73, 18,092.18 and 3,739.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.73, 18,092.18 and 3,739.57 is: 5,610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.73 : 18,092.18 = 3,739.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.73/18,092.18 = 3,739.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.73x = 18,092.18 × 3,739.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.73x = 67,656,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,656,937.68/12,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.15

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