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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.76, 18,018.66 and 3,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.76, 18,018.66 and 3,246.48 is: 4,870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.76 : 18,018.66 = 3,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.76/18,018.66 = 3,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.76x = 18,018.66 × 3,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.76x = 58,497,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497,219.32/12,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.00

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