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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.73, 18,107.16 and 3,749.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.73, 18,107.16 and 3,749.55 is: 5,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.73 : 18,107.16 = 3,749.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.73/18,107.16 = 3,749.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.73x = 18,107.16 × 3,749.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.73x = 67,893,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,893,701.78/12,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.12

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