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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.23, 18,087.35 and 3,293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.23, 18,087.35 and 3,293.22 is: 4,939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.23 : 18,087.35 = 3,293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.23/18,087.35 = 3,293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.23x = 18,087.35 × 3,293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.23x = 59,565,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,565,606.30/12,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.83

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