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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.57, 18,094.69 and 3,297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.57, 18,094.69 and 3,297.85 is: 4,946.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.57 : 18,094.69 = 3,297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.57/18,094.69 = 3,297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.57x = 18,094.69 × 3,297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.57x = 59,673,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,673,532.30/12,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.59

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