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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.33, 18,063.22 and 4,543.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.33, 18,063.22 and 4,543.01 is: 6,814.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.33 : 18,063.22 = 4,543.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.33/18,063.22 = 4,543.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.33x = 18,063.22 × 4,543.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.33x = 82,061,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,061,389.09/12,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.98

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