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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.62, 18,095.02 and 3,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.62, 18,095.02 and 3,741.46 is: 5,612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.62 : 18,095.02 = 3,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.62/18,095.02 = 3,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.62x = 18,095.02 × 3,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.62x = 67,701,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,701,793.53/12,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.99

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