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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,070.08, 18,101.64 and 3,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,070.08, 18,101.64 and 3,305.28 is: 4,956.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,070.08 : 18,101.64 = 3,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,070.08/18,101.64 = 3,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,070.08x = 18,101.64 × 3,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,070.08x = 59,830,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,830,988.66/12,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.97

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