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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,045.51, 18,068.74 and 3,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,045.51, 18,068.74 and 3,280.40 is: 4,920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,045.51 : 18,068.74 = 3,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,045.51/18,068.74 = 3,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,045.51x = 18,068.74 × 3,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,045.51x = 59,272,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,272,663.91/12,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.73

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