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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,079.24, 18,118.87 and 3,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,079.24, 18,118.87 and 3,314.22 is: 4,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,079.24 : 18,118.87 = 3,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,079.24/18,118.87 = 3,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,079.24x = 18,118.87 × 3,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,079.24x = 60,049,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,049,921.33/12,079.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.33

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