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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.28, 18,104.82 and 3,304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.28, 18,104.82 and 3,304.10 is: 4,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.28 : 18,104.82 = 3,304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.28/18,104.82 = 3,304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.28x = 18,104.82 × 3,304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.28x = 59,820,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820,135.76/12,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.58

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