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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.08, 18,088.62 and 3,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.08, 18,088.62 and 3,294.28 is: 4,941.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.08 : 18,088.62 = 3,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.08/18,088.62 = 3,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.08x = 18,088.62 × 3,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.08x = 59,588,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,588,979.09/12,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.42

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