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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.52, 18,102.19 and 3,302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.52, 18,102.19 and 3,302.35 is: 4,952.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.52 : 18,102.19 = 3,302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.52/18,102.19 = 3,302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.52x = 18,102.19 × 3,302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.52x = 59,779,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,779,758.89/12,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.95

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