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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.30, 18,093.70 and 3,741.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.30, 18,093.70 and 3,741.99 is: 5,613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.30 : 18,093.70 = 3,741.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.30/18,093.70 = 3,741.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.30x = 18,093.70 × 3,741.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.30x = 67,706,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,706,353.99/12,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.52

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