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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.95, 18,141.03 and 3,329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.95, 18,141.03 and 3,329.35 is: 4,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.95 : 18,141.03 = 3,329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.95/18,141.03 = 3,329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.95x = 18,141.03 × 3,329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.95x = 60,397,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,397,792.88/12,093.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.05

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