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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.16, 18,139.98 and 3,330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.16, 18,139.98 and 3,330.84 is: 4,995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.16 : 18,139.98 = 3,330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.16/18,139.98 = 3,330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.16x = 18,139.98 × 3,330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.16x = 60,421,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,421,370.98/12,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.50

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