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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,075.93, 18,111.96 and 3,308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,075.93, 18,111.96 and 3,308.81 is: 4,962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,075.93 : 18,111.96 = 3,308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,075.93/18,111.96 = 3,308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,075.93x = 18,111.96 × 3,308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,075.93x = 59,928,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,928,943.81/12,075.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.68

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