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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.83, 18,042.53 and 3,263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.83, 18,042.53 and 3,263.55 is: 4,895.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.83 : 18,042.53 = 3,263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.83/18,042.53 = 3,263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.83x = 18,042.53 × 3,263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.83x = 58,882,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882,682.46/12,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.13

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