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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,065.78, 18,092.16 and 3,742.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,065.78, 18,092.16 and 3,742.22 is: 5,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,065.78 : 18,092.16 = 3,742.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,065.78/18,092.16 = 3,742.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,065.78x = 18,092.16 × 3,742.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,065.78x = 67,704,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,704,843.00/12,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.31

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