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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.24, 18,063.59 and 3,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.24, 18,063.59 and 3,277.16 is: 4,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.24 : 18,063.59 = 3,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.24/18,063.59 = 3,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.24x = 18,063.59 × 3,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.24x = 59,197,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,197,267.90/12,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.80

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