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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.52, 18,063.20 and 3,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.52, 18,063.20 and 3,276.52 is: 4,915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.52 : 18,063.20 = 3,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.52/18,063.20 = 3,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.52x = 18,063.20 × 3,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.52x = 59,184,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,184,436.06/12,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.03

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