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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.07, 18,032.42 and 3,256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.07, 18,032.42 and 3,256.34 is: 4,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.07 : 18,032.42 = 3,256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.07/18,032.42 = 3,256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.07x = 18,032.42 × 3,256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.07x = 58,719,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,719,608.52/12,022.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.32

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