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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.13, 18,089.46 and 3,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.13, 18,089.46 and 3,294.90 is: 4,941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.13 : 18,089.46 = 3,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.13/18,089.46 = 3,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.13x = 18,089.46 × 3,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.13x = 59,602,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,602,961.75/12,061.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.74

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