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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.48, 18,104.24 and 3,304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.48, 18,104.24 and 3,304.47 is: 4,956.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.48 : 18,104.24 = 3,304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.48/18,104.24 = 3,304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.48x = 18,104.24 × 3,304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.48x = 59,824,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824,901.43/12,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.71

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