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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.75, 18,073.69 and 3,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.75, 18,073.69 and 3,284.52 is: 4,926.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.75 : 18,073.69 = 3,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.75/18,073.69 = 3,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.75x = 18,073.69 × 3,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.75x = 59,363,388.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,363,388.07/12,050.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.12

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