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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.24, 18,097.42 and 3,743.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.24, 18,097.42 and 3,743.08 is: 5,615.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.24 : 18,097.42 = 3,743.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.24/18,097.42 = 3,743.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.24x = 18,097.42 × 3,743.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.24x = 67,740,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,740,090.85/12,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.41

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