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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.73, 18,094.10 and 3,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.73, 18,094.10 and 3,297.72 is: 4,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.73 : 18,094.10 = 3,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.73/18,094.10 = 3,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.73x = 18,094.10 × 3,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.73x = 59,669,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,669,275.45/12,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.58

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