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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.22, 18,067.29 and 3,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.22, 18,067.29 and 3,281.14 is: 4,921.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.22 : 18,067.29 = 3,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.22/18,067.29 = 3,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.22x = 18,067.29 × 3,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.22x = 59,281,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,281,318.19/12,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.16

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