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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.06, 18,041.67 and 3,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.06, 18,041.67 and 3,262.02 is: 4,893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.06 : 18,041.67 = 3,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.06/18,041.67 = 3,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.06x = 18,041.67 × 3,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.06x = 58,852,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,852,288.37/12,027.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.32

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