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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,006.46, 18,010.01 and 3,241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,006.46, 18,010.01 and 3,241.35 is: 4,862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,006.46 : 18,010.01 = 3,241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,006.46/18,010.01 = 3,241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,006.46x = 18,010.01 × 3,241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,006.46x = 58,376,745.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,376,745.91/12,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.11

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