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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.23, 18,105.56 and 3,749.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.23, 18,105.56 and 3,749.91 is: 5,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.23 : 18,105.56 = 3,749.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.23/18,105.56 = 3,749.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.23x = 18,105.56 × 3,749.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.23x = 67,894,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,894,201.75/12,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.40

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