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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.07, 18,123.80 and 3,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.07, 18,123.80 and 3,317.25 is: 4,975.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.07 : 18,123.80 = 3,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.07/18,123.80 = 3,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.07x = 18,123.80 × 3,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.07x = 60,121,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,121,158.96/12,083.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.65

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