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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.58, 18,094.10 and 3,742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.58, 18,094.10 and 3,742.32 is: 5,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.58 : 18,094.10 = 3,742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.58/18,094.10 = 3,742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.58x = 18,094.10 × 3,742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.58x = 67,713,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713,893.60/12,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.01

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