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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,067.83, 18,100.13 and 3,302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,067.83, 18,100.13 and 3,302.28 is: 4,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,067.83 : 18,100.13 = 3,302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,067.83/18,100.13 = 3,302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,067.83x = 18,100.13 × 3,302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,067.83x = 59,771,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,771,680.79/12,067.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.98

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