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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.64, 18,061.11 and 3,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.64, 18,061.11 and 3,275.96 is: 4,913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.64 : 18,061.11 = 3,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.64/18,061.11 = 3,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.64x = 18,061.11 × 3,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.64x = 59,167,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,167,383.61/12,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.57

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