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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.96, 18,145.53 and 3,332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.96, 18,145.53 and 3,332.36 is: 4,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.96 : 18,145.53 = 3,332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.96/18,145.53 = 3,332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.96x = 18,145.53 × 3,332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.96x = 60,467,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,467,347.62/12,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.56

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