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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.65, 18,109.12 and 3,750.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.65, 18,109.12 and 3,750.11 is: 5,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.65 : 18,109.12 = 3,750.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.65/18,109.12 = 3,750.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.65x = 18,109.12 × 3,750.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.65x = 67,911,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,911,196.69/12,071.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.68

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