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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,080.34, 18,121.05 and 3,315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,080.34, 18,121.05 and 3,315.33 is: 4,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,080.34 : 18,121.05 = 3,315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,080.34/18,121.05 = 3,315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,080.34x = 18,121.05 × 3,315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,080.34x = 60,077,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077,260.70/12,080.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.14

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