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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.76, 18,108.02 and 3,751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.76, 18,108.02 and 3,751.82 is: 5,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.76 : 18,108.02 = 3,751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.76/18,108.02 = 3,751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.76x = 18,108.02 × 3,751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.76x = 67,938,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,938,031.60/12,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.85

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