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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,085.69, 18,129.21 and 3,320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,085.69, 18,129.21 and 3,320.41 is: 4,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,085.69 : 18,129.21 = 3,320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,085.69/18,129.21 = 3,320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,085.69x = 18,129.21 × 3,320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,085.69x = 60,196,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,196,410.18/12,085.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.80

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