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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.87, 18,095.79 and 3,298.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.87, 18,095.79 and 3,298.86 is: 4,948.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.87 : 18,095.79 = 3,298.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.87/18,095.79 = 3,298.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.87x = 18,095.79 × 3,298.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.87x = 59,695,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,695,477.80/12,063.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.29

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