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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.09, 18,059.81 and 3,276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.09, 18,059.81 and 3,276.69 is: 4,914.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.09 : 18,059.81 = 3,276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.09/18,059.81 = 3,276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.09x = 18,059.81 × 3,276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.09x = 59,176,333.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,176,333.15/12,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.53

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