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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,070.85, 18,106.88 and 3,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,070.85, 18,106.88 and 3,305.84 is: 4,958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,070.85 : 18,106.88 = 3,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,070.85/18,106.88 = 3,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,070.85x = 18,106.88 × 3,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,070.85x = 59,858,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,858,341.12/12,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.92

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