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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,075.81, 18,111.63 and 3,191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,075.81, 18,111.63 and 3,191.23 is: 4,786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,075.81 : 18,111.63 = 3,191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,075.81/18,111.63 = 3,191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,075.81x = 18,111.63 × 3,191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,075.81x = 57,798,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798,377.00/12,075.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.29

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