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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.82, 18,089.82 and 3,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.82, 18,089.82 and 3,739.68 is: 5,609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.82 : 18,089.82 = 3,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.82/18,089.82 = 3,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.82x = 18,089.82 × 3,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.82x = 67,650,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,650,138.06/12,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.55

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