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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,075.06, 18,112.38 and 3,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,075.06, 18,112.38 and 3,309.96 is: 4,964.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,075.06 : 18,112.38 = 3,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,075.06/18,112.38 = 3,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,075.06x = 18,112.38 × 3,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,075.06x = 59,951,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,951,253.30/12,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.88

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