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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.61, 18,042.95 and 3,263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.61, 18,042.95 and 3,263.54 is: 4,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.61 : 18,042.95 = 3,263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.61/18,042.95 = 3,263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.61x = 18,042.95 × 3,263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.61x = 58,883,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,883,806.99/12,028.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.31

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