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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.67, 18,093.60 and 3,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.67, 18,093.60 and 3,740.52 is: 5,611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.67 : 18,093.60 = 3,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.67/18,093.60 = 3,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.67x = 18,093.60 × 3,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.67x = 67,679,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,679,472.67/12,060.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.58

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