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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,002.91, 18,004.70 and 3,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,002.91, 18,004.70 and 3,237.80 is: 4,856.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,002.91 : 18,004.70 = 3,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,002.91/18,004.70 = 3,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,002.91x = 18,004.70 × 3,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,002.91x = 58,295,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295,511.45/12,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.78

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