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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.96, 18,101.36 and 3,301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.96, 18,101.36 and 3,301.92 is: 4,952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.96 : 18,101.36 = 3,301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.96/18,101.36 = 3,301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.96x = 18,101.36 × 3,301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.96x = 59,769,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,769,242.61/12,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.31

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