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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,004.38, 18,006.60 and 3,240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,004.38, 18,006.60 and 3,240.18 is: 4,860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,004.38 : 18,006.60 = 3,240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,004.38/18,006.60 = 3,240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,004.38x = 18,006.60 × 3,240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,004.38x = 58,344,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,344,625.19/12,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.28

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