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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.67, 18,087.81 and 3,293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.67, 18,087.81 and 3,293.56 is: 4,940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.67 : 18,087.81 = 3,293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.67/18,087.81 = 3,293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.67x = 18,087.81 × 3,293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.67x = 59,573,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,573,287.50/12,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.29

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