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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.72, 18,064.08 and 3,277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.72, 18,064.08 and 3,277.62 is: 4,916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.72 : 18,064.08 = 3,277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.72/18,064.08 = 3,277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.72x = 18,064.08 × 3,277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.72x = 59,207,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,207,189.89/12,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.43

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