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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.28, 18,069.60 and 3,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.28, 18,069.60 and 3,282.08 is: 4,923.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.28 : 18,069.60 = 3,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.28/18,069.60 = 3,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.28x = 18,069.60 × 3,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.28x = 59,305,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,305,872.77/12,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.17

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