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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.14, 18,017.70 and 3,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.14, 18,017.70 and 3,246.52 is: 4,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.14 : 18,017.70 = 3,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.14/18,017.70 = 3,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.14x = 18,017.70 × 3,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.14x = 58,494,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,494,823.40/12,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.05

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