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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.96, 18,052.21 and 3,150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.96, 18,052.21 and 3,150.69 is: 4,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.96 : 18,052.21 = 3,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.96/18,052.21 = 3,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.96x = 18,052.21 × 3,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.96x = 56,876,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,876,917.52/12,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.37

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