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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.69, 18,118.04 and 3,761.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.69, 18,118.04 and 3,761.34 is: 5,639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.69 : 18,118.04 = 3,761.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.69/18,118.04 = 3,761.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.69x = 18,118.04 × 3,761.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.69x = 68,148,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,148,089.77/12,083.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.68

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