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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.30, 18,140.97 and 3,328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.30, 18,140.97 and 3,328.97 is: 4,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.30 : 18,140.97 = 3,328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.30/18,140.97 = 3,328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.30x = 18,140.97 × 3,328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.30x = 60,390,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,390,744.90/12,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.32

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