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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.36, 18,104.04 and 3,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.36, 18,104.04 and 3,304.20 is: 4,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.36 : 18,104.04 = 3,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.36/18,104.04 = 3,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.36x = 18,104.04 × 3,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.36x = 59,819,368.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,819,368.97/12,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.30

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