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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.02, 18,011.22 and 3,242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.02, 18,011.22 and 3,242.64 is: 4,864.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.02 : 18,011.22 = 3,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.02/18,011.22 = 3,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.02x = 18,011.22 × 3,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.02x = 58,403,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,403,902.42/12,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.15

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