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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.21, 18,140.04 and 3,328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.21, 18,140.04 and 3,328.07 is: 4,992.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.21 : 18,140.04 = 3,328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.21/18,140.04 = 3,328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.21x = 18,140.04 × 3,328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.21x = 60,371,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,371,232.22/12,093.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.16

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