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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.02, 18,089.46 and 3,293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.02, 18,089.46 and 3,293.86 is: 4,940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.02 : 18,089.46 = 3,293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.02/18,089.46 = 3,293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.02x = 18,089.46 × 3,293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.02x = 59,584,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,584,148.72/12,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.22

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