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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.29, 18,089.91 and 3,740.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.29, 18,089.91 and 3,740.73 is: 5,609.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.29 : 18,089.91 = 3,740.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.29/18,089.91 = 3,740.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.29x = 18,089.91 × 3,740.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.29x = 67,669,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,669,469.03/12,064.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.07

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