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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.66, 18,140.88 and 3,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.66, 18,140.88 and 3,329.22 is: 4,993.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.66 : 18,140.88 = 3,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.66/18,140.88 = 3,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.66x = 18,140.88 × 3,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.66x = 60,394,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,394,980.51/12,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.94

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