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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.02, 18,094.78 and 3,297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.02, 18,094.78 and 3,297.88 is: 4,946.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.02 : 18,094.78 = 3,297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.02/18,094.78 = 3,297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.02x = 18,094.78 × 3,297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.02x = 59,674,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,674,413.07/12,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.89

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