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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,051.73, 18,075.52 and 3,286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,051.73, 18,075.52 and 3,286.65 is: 4,929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,051.73 : 18,075.52 = 3,286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,051.73/18,075.52 = 3,286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,051.73x = 18,075.52 × 3,286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,051.73x = 59,407,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,407,907.81/12,051.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,929.41

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