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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.66, 18,013.67 and 3,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.66, 18,013.67 and 3,244.27 is: 4,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.66 : 18,013.67 = 3,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.66/18,013.67 = 3,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.66x = 18,013.67 × 3,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.66x = 58,441,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,441,209.17/12,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.59

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