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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.28, 18,100.94 and 3,301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.28, 18,100.94 and 3,301.54 is: 4,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.28 : 18,100.94 = 3,301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.28/18,100.94 = 3,301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.28x = 18,100.94 × 3,301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.28x = 59,760,977.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760,977.45/12,067.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.32

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