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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,038.26, 18,057.31 and 3,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,038.26, 18,057.31 and 3,273.14 is: 4,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,038.26 : 18,057.31 = 3,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,038.26/18,057.31 = 3,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,038.26x = 18,057.31 × 3,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,038.26x = 59,104,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,104,103.65/12,038.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.69

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