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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,039.41, 18,059.49 and 3,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,039.41, 18,059.49 and 3,274.52 is: 4,911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,039.41 : 18,059.49 = 3,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,039.41/18,059.49 = 3,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,039.41x = 18,059.49 × 3,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,039.41x = 59,136,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,136,161.19/12,039.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.88

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