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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.64, 18,089.28 and 3,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.64, 18,089.28 and 3,294.54 is: 4,941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.64 : 18,089.28 = 3,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.64/18,089.28 = 3,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.64x = 18,089.28 × 3,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.64x = 59,595,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,595,856.53/12,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.76

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