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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.53, 18,095.54 and 3,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.53, 18,095.54 and 3,741.20 is: 5,613.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.53 : 18,095.54 = 3,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.53/18,095.54 = 3,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.53x = 18,095.54 × 3,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.53x = 67,698,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,698,925.06/12,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.27

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