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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.81, 18,086.36 and 3,294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.81, 18,086.36 and 3,294.41 is: 4,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.81 : 18,086.36 = 3,294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.81/18,086.36 = 3,294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.81x = 18,086.36 × 3,294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.81x = 59,583,778.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,583,778.34/12,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.10

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