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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.75, 18,141.31 and 3,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.75, 18,141.31 and 3,329.74 is: 4,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.75 : 18,141.31 = 3,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.75/18,141.31 = 3,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.75x = 18,141.31 × 3,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.75x = 60,405,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,405,845.56/12,094.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.39

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