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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.97, 18,090.44 and 3,294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.97, 18,090.44 and 3,294.86 is: 4,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.97 : 18,090.44 = 3,294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.97/18,090.44 = 3,294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.97x = 18,090.44 × 3,294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.97x = 59,605,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,605,467.14/12,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.42

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