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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.64, 18,100.44 and 3,301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.64, 18,100.44 and 3,301.62 is: 4,951.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.64 : 18,100.44 = 3,301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.64/18,100.44 = 3,301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.64x = 18,100.44 × 3,301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.64x = 59,760,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760,774.71/12,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.74

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