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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,097.64, 18,143.22 and 3,330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,097.64, 18,143.22 and 3,330.47 is: 4,994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,097.64 : 18,143.22 = 3,330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,097.64/18,143.22 = 3,330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,097.64x = 18,143.22 × 3,330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,097.64x = 60,425,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,425,449.91/12,097.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.81

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