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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.61, 18,053.34 and 3,270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.61, 18,053.34 and 3,270.51 is: 4,905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.61 : 18,053.34 = 3,270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.61/18,053.34 = 3,270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.61x = 18,053.34 × 3,270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.61x = 59,043,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,043,629.00/12,035.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.74

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