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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.73, 18,093.68 and 3,740.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.73, 18,093.68 and 3,740.57 is: 5,611.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.73 : 18,093.68 = 3,740.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.73/18,093.68 = 3,740.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.73x = 18,093.68 × 3,740.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.73x = 67,680,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,680,676.60/12,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.66

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