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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,070.36, 18,105.49 and 3,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,070.36, 18,105.49 and 3,305.94 is: 4,958.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,070.36 : 18,105.49 = 3,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,070.36/18,105.49 = 3,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,070.36x = 18,105.49 × 3,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,070.36x = 59,855,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,855,663.61/12,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.90

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