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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.23, 18,102.36 and 3,303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.23, 18,102.36 and 3,303.22 is: 4,954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.23 : 18,102.36 = 3,303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.23/18,102.36 = 3,303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.23x = 18,102.36 × 3,303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.23x = 59,796,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,796,077.60/12,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.83

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