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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.44, 18,095.70 and 3,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.44, 18,095.70 and 3,298.16 is: 4,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.44 : 18,095.70 = 3,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.44/18,095.70 = 3,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.44x = 18,095.70 × 3,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.44x = 59,682,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,682,513.91/12,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.39

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