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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.76, 18,087.76 and 3,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.76, 18,087.76 and 3,295.36 is: 4,942.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.76 : 18,087.76 = 3,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.76/18,087.76 = 3,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.76x = 18,087.76 × 3,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.76x = 59,605,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,605,680.79/12,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.53

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