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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.47, 18,081.99 and 3,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.47, 18,081.99 and 3,292.09 is: 4,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.47 : 18,081.99 = 3,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.47/18,081.99 = 3,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.47x = 18,081.99 × 3,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.47x = 59,527,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,538.46/12,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.39

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