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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,076.67, 18,116.15 and 3,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,076.67, 18,116.15 and 3,754.44 is: 5,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,076.67 : 18,116.15 = 3,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,076.67/18,116.15 = 3,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,076.67x = 18,116.15 × 3,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,076.67x = 68,015,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,015,998.21/12,076.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.02

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