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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.02, 18,263.04 and 3,744.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.02, 18,263.04 and 3,744.33 is: 5,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.02 : 18,263.04 = 3,744.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.02/18,263.04 = 3,744.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.02x = 18,263.04 × 3,744.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.02x = 68,382,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,382,797.63/12,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.34

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