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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,082.23, 18,123.35 and 3,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,082.23, 18,123.35 and 3,317.22 is: 4,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,082.23 : 18,123.35 = 3,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,082.23/18,123.35 = 3,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,082.23x = 18,123.35 × 3,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,082.23x = 60,119,122.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,119,122.50/12,082.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.83

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