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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.64, 18,097.20 and 3,744.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.64, 18,097.20 and 3,744.33 is: 5,617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.64 : 18,097.20 = 3,744.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.64/18,097.20 = 3,744.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.64x = 18,097.20 × 3,744.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.64x = 67,761,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,761,798.39/12,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.03

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