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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.23, 18,076.28 and 3,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.23, 18,076.28 and 3,287.16 is: 4,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.23 : 18,076.28 = 3,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.23/18,076.28 = 3,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.23x = 18,076.28 × 3,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.23x = 59,419,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,419,608.13/12,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.18

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