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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.72, 18,105.12 and 3,303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.72, 18,105.12 and 3,303.45 is: 4,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.72 : 18,105.12 = 3,303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.72/18,105.12 = 3,303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.72x = 18,105.12 × 3,303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.72x = 59,809,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,809,358.66/12,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.32

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