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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.32, 18,090.57 and 3,740.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.32, 18,090.57 and 3,740.18 is: 5,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.32 : 18,090.57 = 3,740.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.32/18,090.57 = 3,740.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.32x = 18,090.57 × 3,740.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.32x = 67,661,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,661,988.10/12,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.30

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