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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,076.23, 18,112.59 and 3,755.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,076.23, 18,112.59 and 3,755.91 is: 5,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,076.23 : 18,112.59 = 3,755.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,076.23/18,112.59 = 3,755.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,076.23x = 18,112.59 × 3,755.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,076.23x = 68,029,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,029,257.91/12,076.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.32

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