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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,072.86, 18,109.26 and 3,308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,072.86, 18,109.26 and 3,308.46 is: 4,962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,072.86 : 18,109.26 = 3,308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,072.86/18,109.26 = 3,308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,072.86x = 18,109.26 × 3,308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,072.86x = 59,913,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,913,762.34/12,072.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.68

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