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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.07, 18,074.52 and 3,165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.07, 18,074.52 and 3,165.18 is: 4,747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.07 : 18,074.52 = 3,165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.07/18,074.52 = 3,165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.07x = 18,074.52 × 3,165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.07x = 57,209,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209,109.21/12,050.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.62

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