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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.47, 18,104.04 and 3,747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.47, 18,104.04 and 3,747.06 is: 5,621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.47 : 18,104.04 = 3,747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.47/18,104.04 = 3,747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.47x = 18,104.04 × 3,747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.47x = 67,836,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,836,924.12/12,067.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.47

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