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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.09, 18,080.63 and 3,622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.09, 18,080.63 and 3,622.25 is: 5,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.09 : 18,080.63 = 3,622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.09/18,080.63 = 3,622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.09x = 18,080.63 × 3,622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.09x = 65,492,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,492,453.50/12,056.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.32

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