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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,037.91, 18,057.24 and 3,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,037.91, 18,057.24 and 3,273.02 is: 4,909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,037.91 : 18,057.24 = 3,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,037.91/18,057.24 = 3,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,037.91x = 18,057.24 × 3,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,037.91x = 59,101,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,101,707.66/12,037.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.63

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