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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.28, 18,076.05 and 3,285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.28, 18,076.05 and 3,285.11 is: 4,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.28 : 18,076.05 = 3,285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.28/18,076.05 = 3,285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.28x = 18,076.05 × 3,285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.28x = 59,381,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381,722.24/12,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.01

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