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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.88, 18,141.50 and 3,329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.88, 18,141.50 and 3,329.87 is: 4,994.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.88 : 18,141.50 = 3,329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.88/18,141.50 = 3,329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.88x = 18,141.50 × 3,329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.88x = 60,408,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,408,754.22/12,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.57

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