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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,054.96, 18,081.84 and 3,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,054.96, 18,081.84 and 3,289.68 is: 4,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054.96 : 18,081.84 = 3,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054.96/18,081.84 = 3,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054.96x = 18,081.84 × 3,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054.96x = 59,483,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,483,467.41/12,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.36

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