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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.76, 18,095.50 and 3,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.76, 18,095.50 and 3,298.66 is: 4,947.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.76 : 18,095.50 = 3,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.76/18,095.50 = 3,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.76x = 18,095.50 × 3,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.76x = 59,690,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,690,902.03/12,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.95

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