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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.03, 18,062.45 and 3,276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.03, 18,062.45 and 3,276.02 is: 4,914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.03 : 18,062.45 = 3,276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.03/18,062.45 = 3,276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.03x = 18,062.45 × 3,276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.03x = 59,172,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,172,840.76/12,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.27

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