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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.72, 18,093.90 and 3,740.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.72, 18,093.90 and 3,740.30 is: 5,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.72 : 18,093.90 = 3,740.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.72/18,093.90 = 3,740.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.72x = 18,093.90 × 3,740.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.72x = 67,676,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,676,614.17/12,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.32

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