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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.25, 18,090.26 and 3,295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.25, 18,090.26 and 3,295.17 is: 4,942.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.25 : 18,090.26 = 3,295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.25/18,090.26 = 3,295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.25x = 18,090.26 × 3,295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.25x = 59,610,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,610,375.12/12,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.71

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