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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.74, 18,069.72 and 3,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.74, 18,069.72 and 3,283.33 is: 4,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.74 : 18,069.72 = 3,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.74/18,069.72 = 3,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.74x = 18,069.72 × 3,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.74x = 59,328,853.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,328,853.77/12,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.48

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