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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.55, 18,139.85 and 3,328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.55, 18,139.85 and 3,328.22 is: 4,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.55 : 18,139.85 = 3,328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.55/18,139.85 = 3,328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.55x = 18,139.85 × 3,328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.55x = 60,373,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,373,394.93/12,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.20

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