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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.41, 18,131.28 and 3,767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.41, 18,131.28 and 3,767.08 is: 5,651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.41 : 18,131.28 = 3,767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.41/18,131.28 = 3,767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.41x = 18,131.28 × 3,767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.41x = 68,301,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,301,982.26/12,086.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.14

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