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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,089.07, 18,131.47 and 3,204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,089.07, 18,131.47 and 3,204.50 is: 4,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,089.07 : 18,131.47 = 3,204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,089.07/18,131.47 = 3,204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,089.07x = 18,131.47 × 3,204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,089.07x = 58,102,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102,196.95/12,089.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.18

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