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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.27, 18,101.81 and 3,302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.27, 18,101.81 and 3,302.10 is: 4,952.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.27 : 18,101.81 = 3,302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.27/18,101.81 = 3,302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.27x = 18,101.81 × 3,302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.27x = 59,773,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,773,995.06/12,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.58

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