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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.80, 18,092.95 and 3,741.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.80, 18,092.95 and 3,741.49 is: 5,612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.80 : 18,092.95 = 3,741.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.80/18,092.95 = 3,741.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.80x = 18,092.95 × 3,741.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.80x = 67,694,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,694,501.03/12,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.77

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