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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.47, 18,066.66 and 3,279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.47, 18,066.66 and 3,279.37 is: 4,919.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.47 : 18,066.66 = 3,279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.47/18,066.66 = 3,279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.47x = 18,066.66 × 3,279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.47x = 59,247,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247,262.80/12,044.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.04

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