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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.83, 18,099.72 and 3,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.83, 18,099.72 and 3,301.20 is: 4,951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.83 : 18,099.72 = 3,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.83/18,099.72 = 3,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.83x = 18,099.72 × 3,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.83x = 59,750,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,750,795.66/12,067.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.25

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