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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.68, 18,013.52 and 3,243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.68, 18,013.52 and 3,243.54 is: 4,864.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.68 : 18,013.52 = 3,243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.68/18,013.52 = 3,243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.68x = 18,013.52 × 3,243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.68x = 58,427,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,427,648.32/12,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.64

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