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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.95, 18,145.42 and 3,332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.95, 18,145.42 and 3,332.54 is: 4,998.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.95 : 18,145.42 = 3,332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.95/18,145.42 = 3,332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.95x = 18,145.42 × 3,332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.95x = 60,470,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470,375.00/12,096.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.81

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