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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.16, 18,077.70 and 3,287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.16, 18,077.70 and 3,287.07 is: 4,930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.16 : 18,077.70 = 3,287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.16/18,077.70 = 3,287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.16x = 18,077.70 × 3,287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.16x = 59,422,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,422,665.34/12,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.46

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