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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.34, 18,140.88 and 3,328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.34, 18,140.88 and 3,328.17 is: 4,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.34 : 18,140.88 = 3,328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.34/18,140.88 = 3,328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.34x = 18,140.88 × 3,328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.34x = 60,375,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,375,932.59/12,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.67

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