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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.26, 18,064.08 and 3,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.26, 18,064.08 and 3,279.06 is: 4,918.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.26 : 18,064.08 = 3,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.26/18,064.08 = 3,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.26x = 18,064.08 × 3,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.26x = 59,233,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233,202.16/12,043.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.37

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