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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,048.25, 18,073.32 and 3,283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,048.25, 18,073.32 and 3,283.51 is: 4,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,048.25 : 18,073.32 = 3,283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,048.25/18,073.32 = 3,283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,048.25x = 18,073.32 × 3,283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,048.25x = 59,343,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,343,926.95/12,048.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.52

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