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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.92, 18,052.75 and 3,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.92, 18,052.75 and 3,270.02 is: 4,905.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.92 : 18,052.75 = 3,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.92/18,052.75 = 3,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.92x = 18,052.75 × 3,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.92x = 59,032,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,032,853.56/12,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.13

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