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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.22, 18,062.99 and 3,278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.22, 18,062.99 and 3,278.82 is: 4,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.22 : 18,062.99 = 3,278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.22/18,062.99 = 3,278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.22x = 18,062.99 × 3,278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.22x = 59,225,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,225,292.87/12,043.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,917.73

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