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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.23, 18,082.85 and 3,290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.23, 18,082.85 and 3,290.22 is: 4,935.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.23 : 18,082.85 = 3,290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.23/18,082.85 = 3,290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.23x = 18,082.85 × 3,290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.23x = 59,496,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,496,538.28/12,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.33

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