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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.80, 18,141.72 and 3,329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.80, 18,141.72 and 3,329.47 is: 4,994.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.80 : 18,141.72 = 3,329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.80/18,141.72 = 3,329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.80x = 18,141.72 × 3,329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.80x = 60,402,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402,312.49/12,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.07

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