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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.90, 18,091.98 and 3,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.90, 18,091.98 and 3,741.70 is: 5,612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.90 : 18,091.98 = 3,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.90/18,091.98 = 3,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.90x = 18,091.98 × 3,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.90x = 67,694,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,694,773.50/12,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.28

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