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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.58, 18,083.25 and 3,291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.58, 18,083.25 and 3,291.03 is: 4,936.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.58 : 18,083.25 = 3,291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.58/18,083.25 = 3,291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.58x = 18,083.25 × 3,291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.58x = 59,512,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,512,518.25/12,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.10

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