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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,015.09, 18,021.42 and 3,250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,015.09, 18,021.42 and 3,250.89 is: 4,876.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,015.09 : 18,021.42 = 3,250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,015.09/18,021.42 = 3,250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,015.09x = 18,021.42 × 3,250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,015.09x = 58,585,654.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,585,654.06/12,015.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.01

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