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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.73, 18,091.10 and 3,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.73, 18,091.10 and 3,295.72 is: 4,943.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.73 : 18,091.10 = 3,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.73/18,091.10 = 3,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.73x = 18,091.10 × 3,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.73x = 59,623,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,623,200.09/12,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.58

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