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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.11, 18,082.56 and 3,290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.11, 18,082.56 and 3,290.01 is: 4,934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.11 : 18,082.56 = 3,290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.11/18,082.56 = 3,290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.11x = 18,082.56 × 3,290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.11x = 59,491,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,491,803.23/12,055.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.99

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