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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,072.93, 18,112.48 and 3,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,072.93, 18,112.48 and 3,753.02 is: 5,630.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,072.93 : 18,112.48 = 3,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,072.93/18,112.48 = 3,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,072.93x = 18,112.48 × 3,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,072.93x = 67,976,518.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,976,518.03/12,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.49

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