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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.11, 18,078.06 and 3,287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.11, 18,078.06 and 3,287.01 is: 4,930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.11 : 18,078.06 = 3,287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.11/18,078.06 = 3,287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.11x = 18,078.06 × 3,287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.11x = 59,422,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,422,764.00/12,052.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.49

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