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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,039.53, 18,060.20 and 3,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,039.53, 18,060.20 and 3,274.52 is: 4,912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,039.53 : 18,060.20 = 3,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,039.53/18,060.20 = 3,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,039.53x = 18,060.20 × 3,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,039.53x = 59,138,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,138,379.43/12,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.02

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