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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.54, 18,093.41 and 3,740.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.54, 18,093.41 and 3,740.39 is: 5,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.54 : 18,093.41 = 3,740.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.54/18,093.41 = 3,740.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.54x = 18,093.41 × 3,740.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.54x = 67,676,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,676,409.83/12,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.39

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