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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.06, 18,076.23 and 3,287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.06, 18,076.23 and 3,287.66 is: 4,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.06 : 18,076.23 = 3,287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.06/18,076.23 = 3,287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.06x = 18,076.23 × 3,287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.06x = 59,428,407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,407.94/12,052.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.98

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