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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.16, 18,076.05 and 3,284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.16, 18,076.05 and 3,284.34 is: 4,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.16 : 18,076.05 = 3,284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.16/18,076.05 = 3,284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.16x = 18,076.05 × 3,284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.16x = 59,367,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,367,894.06/12,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.73

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