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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,045.69, 18,069.89 and 3,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,045.69, 18,069.89 and 3,280.68 is: 4,921.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,045.69 : 18,069.89 = 3,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,045.69/18,069.89 = 3,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,045.69x = 18,069.89 × 3,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,045.69x = 59,281,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,281,510.32/12,045.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.39

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