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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,002.88, 18,004.32 and 3,237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,002.88, 18,004.32 and 3,237.79 is: 4,856.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,002.88 : 18,004.32 = 3,237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,002.88/18,004.32 = 3,237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,002.88x = 18,004.32 × 3,237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,002.88x = 58,294,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,294,207.25/12,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.69

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