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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.52, 18,087.21 and 3,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.52, 18,087.21 and 3,292.35 is: 4,937.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.52 : 18,087.21 = 3,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.52/18,087.21 = 3,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.52x = 18,087.21 × 3,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.52x = 59,549,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,549,425.84/12,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,937.96

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