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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.71, 18,099.30 and 3,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.71, 18,099.30 and 3,744.06 is: 5,616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.71 : 18,099.30 = 3,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.71/18,099.30 = 3,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.71x = 18,099.30 × 3,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.71x = 67,764,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,764,865.16/12,064.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.78

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