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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.93, 18,092.46 and 3,740.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.93, 18,092.46 and 3,740.15 is: 5,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.93 : 18,092.46 = 3,740.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.93/18,092.46 = 3,740.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.93x = 18,092.46 × 3,740.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.93x = 67,668,514.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,668,514.27/12,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.02

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