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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,003.94, 18,003.72 and 3,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,003.94, 18,003.72 and 3,236.80 is: 4,854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003.94 : 18,003.72 = 3,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003.94/18,003.72 = 3,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003.94x = 18,003.72 × 3,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003.94x = 58,274,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,274,395.89/12,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.61

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