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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.83, 18,095.22 and 3,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.83, 18,095.22 and 3,298.20 is: 4,946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.83 : 18,095.22 = 3,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.83/18,095.22 = 3,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.83x = 18,095.22 × 3,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.83x = 59,681,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,681,654.60/12,064.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.75

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