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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.70, 18,140.66 and 3,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.70, 18,140.66 and 3,329.10 is: 4,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.70 : 18,140.66 = 3,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.70/18,140.66 = 3,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.70x = 18,140.66 × 3,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.70x = 60,392,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,392,071.21/12,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.68

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