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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,084.82, 18,126.42 and 3,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,084.82, 18,126.42 and 3,319 is: 4,978.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,084.82 : 18,126.42 = 3,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,084.82/18,126.42 = 3,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,084.82x = 18,126.42 × 3,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,084.82x = 60,161,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,161,587.98/12,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.28

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