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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,075.64, 18,110.46 and 3,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,075.64, 18,110.46 and 3,310.12 is: 4,964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,075.64 : 18,110.46 = 3,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,075.64/18,110.46 = 3,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,075.64x = 18,110.46 × 3,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,075.64x = 59,947,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,947,795.86/12,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.36

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