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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,040.12, 18,060.06 and 3,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,040.12, 18,060.06 and 3,274.90 is: 4,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,040.12 : 18,060.06 = 3,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,040.12/18,060.06 = 3,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,040.12x = 18,060.06 × 3,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,040.12x = 59,144,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,144,890.49/12,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.32

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