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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.10, 18,085.66 and 3,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.10, 18,085.66 and 3,292.09 is: 4,938.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.10 : 18,085.66 = 3,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.10/18,085.66 = 3,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.10x = 18,085.66 × 3,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.10x = 59,539,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,539,566.99/12,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.13

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