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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,082.84, 18,121.92 and 3,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,082.84, 18,121.92 and 3,315.52 is: 4,972.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,082.84 : 18,121.92 = 3,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,082.84/18,121.92 = 3,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,082.84x = 18,121.92 × 3,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,082.84x = 60,083,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,083,588.20/12,082.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.64

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