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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.29, 18,093.04 and 3,740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.29, 18,093.04 and 3,740.14 is: 5,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.29 : 18,093.04 = 3,740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.29/18,093.04 = 3,740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.29x = 18,093.04 × 3,740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.29x = 67,670,515.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,670,515.89/12,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.02

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