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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.69, 18,096.38 and 3,298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.69, 18,096.38 and 3,298.97 is: 4,948.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.69 : 18,096.38 = 3,298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.69/18,096.38 = 3,298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.69x = 18,096.38 × 3,298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.69x = 59,699,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,699,455.85/12,064.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.28

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