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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.98, 18,076.47 and 3,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.98, 18,076.47 and 3,285.70 is: 4,928.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.98 : 18,076.47 = 3,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.98/18,076.47 = 3,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.98x = 18,076.47 × 3,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.98x = 59,393,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393,857.48/12,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.55

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