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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.31, 18,093.36 and 3,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.31, 18,093.36 and 3,297.19 is: 4,945.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.31 : 18,093.36 = 3,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.31/18,093.36 = 3,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.31x = 18,093.36 × 3,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.31x = 59,657,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,657,245.66/12,062.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.76

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