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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,075.63, 18,115.50 and 3,754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,075.63, 18,115.50 and 3,754.11 is: 5,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,075.63 : 18,115.50 = 3,754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,075.63/18,115.50 = 3,754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,075.63x = 18,115.50 × 3,754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,075.63x = 68,007,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,007,579.71/12,075.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.80

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