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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.56, 18,092.10 and 3,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.56, 18,092.10 and 3,297.24 is: 4,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.56 : 18,092.10 = 3,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.56/18,092.10 = 3,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.56x = 18,092.10 × 3,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.56x = 59,653,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,653,995.80/12,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.79

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