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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.36, 18,088.84 and 3,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.36, 18,088.84 and 3,294.24 is: 4,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.36 : 18,088.84 = 3,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.36/18,088.84 = 3,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.36x = 18,088.84 × 3,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.36x = 59,588,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,588,980.28/12,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.31

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