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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.67, 18,085.05 and 3,291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.67, 18,085.05 and 3,291.30 is: 4,936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.67 : 18,085.05 = 3,291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.67/18,085.05 = 3,291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.67x = 18,085.05 × 3,291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.67x = 59,523,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,523,325.07/12,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.96

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