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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.68, 18,092.30 and 3,296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.68, 18,092.30 and 3,296.56 is: 4,944.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.68 : 18,092.30 = 3,296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.68/18,092.30 = 3,296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.68x = 18,092.30 × 3,296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.68x = 59,642,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,642,352.49/12,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.78

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