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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.93, 18,102.41 and 3,749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.93, 18,102.41 and 3,749.48 is: 5,622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.93 : 18,102.41 = 3,749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.93/18,102.41 = 3,749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.93x = 18,102.41 × 3,749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.93x = 67,874,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,874,514.99/12,071.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.51

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