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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.68, 18,041.64 and 3,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.68, 18,041.64 and 3,264.30 is: 4,896.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.68 : 18,041.64 = 3,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.68/18,041.64 = 3,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.68x = 18,041.64 × 3,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.68x = 58,893,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893,325.45/12,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,896.08

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