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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.24, 18,011.06 and 3,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.24, 18,011.06 and 3,244.84 is: 4,866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.24 : 18,011.06 = 3,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.24/18,011.06 = 3,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.24x = 18,011.06 × 3,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.24x = 58,443,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,443,007.93/12,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.50

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