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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,018.29, 18,024.64 and 3,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,018.29, 18,024.64 and 3,253.89 is: 4,880.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,018.29 : 18,024.64 = 3,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,018.29/18,024.64 = 3,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,018.29x = 18,024.64 × 3,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,018.29x = 58,650,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,650,187.71/12,018.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.08

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