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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.29, 18,094.94 and 3,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.29, 18,094.94 and 3,297.54 is: 4,946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.29 : 18,094.94 = 3,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.29/18,094.94 = 3,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.29x = 18,094.94 × 3,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.29x = 59,668,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,668,771.96/12,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.31

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