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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.46, 18,103.68 and 3,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.46, 18,103.68 and 3,304.08 is: 4,956.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.46 : 18,103.68 = 3,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.46/18,103.68 = 3,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.46x = 18,103.68 × 3,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.46x = 59,816,007.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816,007.01/12,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.39

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