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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.87, 18,102.29 and 3,303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.87, 18,102.29 and 3,303.59 is: 4,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.87 : 18,102.29 = 3,303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.87/18,102.29 = 3,303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.87x = 18,102.29 × 3,303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.87x = 59,802,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,802,437.19/12,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.10

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