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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,012.57, 18,019.26 and 3,247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,012.57, 18,019.26 and 3,247.56 is: 4,871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,012.57 : 18,019.26 = 3,247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,012.57/18,019.26 = 3,247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,012.57x = 18,019.26 × 3,247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,012.57x = 58,518,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,518,628.01/12,012.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.45

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