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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.23, 18,098.91 and 3,744.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.23, 18,098.91 and 3,744.05 is: 5,616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.23 : 18,098.91 = 3,744.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.23/18,098.91 = 3,744.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.23x = 18,098.91 × 3,744.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.23x = 67,763,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,763,223.99/12,064.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.87

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