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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,072.88, 18,109.28 and 3,307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,072.88, 18,109.28 and 3,307.86 is: 4,961.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,072.88 : 18,109.28 = 3,307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,072.88/18,109.28 = 3,307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,072.88x = 18,109.28 × 3,307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,072.88x = 59,902,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,902,962.94/12,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.78

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