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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.41, 18,129.16 and 3,321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.41, 18,129.16 and 3,321.10 is: 4,981.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.41 : 18,129.16 = 3,321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.41/18,129.16 = 3,321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.41x = 18,129.16 × 3,321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.41x = 60,208,654.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,208,654.33/12,086.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.52

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