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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,054.42, 18,078.78 and 3,287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,054.42, 18,078.78 and 3,287.25 is: 4,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054.42 : 18,078.78 = 3,287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054.42/18,078.78 = 3,287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054.42x = 18,078.78 × 3,287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054.42x = 59,429,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,429,469.56/12,054.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.10

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