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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,070.87, 18,106.29 and 3,305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,070.87, 18,106.29 and 3,305.86 is: 4,958.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,070.87 : 18,106.29 = 3,305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,070.87/18,106.29 = 3,305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,070.87x = 18,106.29 × 3,305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,070.87x = 59,856,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,856,859.86/12,070.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.79

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