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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,074.73, 18,109.92 and 3,307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,074.73, 18,109.92 and 3,307.59 is: 4,960.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,074.73 : 18,109.92 = 3,307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,074.73/18,109.92 = 3,307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,074.73x = 18,109.92 × 3,307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,074.73x = 59,900,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,900,190.29/12,074.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.79

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