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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,048.60, 18,072.80 and 3,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,048.60, 18,072.80 and 3,283.50 is: 4,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,048.60 : 18,072.80 = 3,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,048.60/18,072.80 = 3,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,048.60x = 18,072.80 × 3,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,048.60x = 59,342,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342,038.80/12,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.22

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