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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.08, 18,033.76 and 3,257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.08, 18,033.76 and 3,257.92 is: 4,887.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.08 : 18,033.76 = 3,257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.08/18,033.76 = 3,257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.08x = 18,033.76 × 3,257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.08x = 58,752,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,752,547.38/12,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.05

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