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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.33, 18,092.97 and 3,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.33, 18,092.97 and 3,296.70 is: 4,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.33 : 18,092.97 = 3,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.33/18,092.97 = 3,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.33x = 18,092.97 × 3,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.33x = 59,647,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,647,094.20/12,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.50

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