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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019.05, 18,028.67 and 3,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019.05, 18,028.67 and 3,254.04 is: 4,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019.05 : 18,028.67 = 3,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019.05/18,028.67 = 3,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019.05x = 18,028.67 × 3,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019.05x = 58,665,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665,997.06/12,019.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.08

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