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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.24, 18,064.28 and 3,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.24, 18,064.28 and 3,277.04 is: 4,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.24 : 18,064.28 = 3,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.24/18,064.28 = 3,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.24x = 18,064.28 × 3,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.24x = 59,197,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,197,261.42/12,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.80

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