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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,076.93, 18,113.46 and 3,309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,076.93, 18,113.46 and 3,309.81 is: 4,964.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,076.93 : 18,113.46 = 3,309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,076.93/18,113.46 = 3,309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,076.93x = 18,113.46 × 3,309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,076.93x = 59,952,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,952,111.04/12,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.18

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