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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.55, 18,142.84 and 3,330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.55, 18,142.84 and 3,330.22 is: 4,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.55 : 18,142.84 = 3,330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.55/18,142.84 = 3,330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.55x = 18,142.84 × 3,330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.55x = 60,419,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,419,648.62/12,095.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.20

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