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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.28, 18,007.92 and 3,240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.28, 18,007.92 and 3,240.88 is: 4,861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.28 : 18,007.92 = 3,240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.28/18,007.92 = 3,240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.28x = 18,007.92 × 3,240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.28x = 58,361,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,361,462.75/12,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.32

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