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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.72, 18,090.14 and 3,295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.72, 18,090.14 and 3,295.90 is: 4,943.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.72 : 18,090.14 = 3,295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.72/18,090.14 = 3,295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.72x = 18,090.14 × 3,295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.72x = 59,623,292.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,623,292.43/12,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.18

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