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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,051.22, 18,076.29 and 3,286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,051.22, 18,076.29 and 3,286.13 is: 4,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,051.22 : 18,076.29 = 3,286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,051.22/18,076.29 = 3,286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,051.22x = 18,076.29 × 3,286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,051.22x = 59,401,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,401,084.05/12,051.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.05

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