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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.05, 18,034.67 and 3,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.05, 18,034.67 and 3,258.04 is: 4,887.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.05 : 18,034.67 = 3,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.05/18,034.67 = 3,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.05x = 18,034.67 × 3,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.05x = 58,757,676.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757,676.25/12,023.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.09

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