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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.72, 18,096.90 and 3,742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.72, 18,096.90 and 3,742.30 is: 5,614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.72 : 18,096.90 = 3,742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.72/18,096.90 = 3,742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.72x = 18,096.90 × 3,742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.72x = 67,724,028.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,724,028.87/12,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.32

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