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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.09, 18,094.85 and 3,742.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.09, 18,094.85 and 3,742.82 is: 5,614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.09 : 18,094.85 = 3,742.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.09/18,094.85 = 3,742.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.09x = 18,094.85 × 3,742.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.09x = 67,725,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,725,747.76/12,062.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.76

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