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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.57, 18,094.52 and 3,297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.57, 18,094.52 and 3,297.29 is: 4,946.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.57 : 18,094.52 = 3,297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.57/18,094.52 = 3,297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.57x = 18,094.52 × 3,297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.57x = 59,662,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,662,797.62/12,062.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.11

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