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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.56, 18,090.60 and 3,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.56, 18,090.60 and 3,296.24 is: 4,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.56 : 18,090.60 = 3,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.56/18,090.60 = 3,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.56x = 18,090.60 × 3,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.56x = 59,630,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,630,959.34/12,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.29

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