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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,080.97, 18,122.00 and 3,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,080.97, 18,122.00 and 3,314.70 is: 4,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,080.97 : 18,122.00 = 3,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,080.97/18,122.00 = 3,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,080.97x = 18,122.00 × 3,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,080.97x = 60,068,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,068,976.83/12,080.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.20

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