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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.98, 18,050.76 and 3,270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.98, 18,050.76 and 3,270.06 is: 4,904.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.98 : 18,050.76 = 3,270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.98/18,050.76 = 3,270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.98x = 18,050.76 × 3,270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.98x = 59,027,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,027,068.25/12,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,904.63

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