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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.67, 18,127.50 and 3,319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.67, 18,127.50 and 3,319.53 is: 4,978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.67 : 18,127.50 = 3,319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.67/18,127.50 = 3,319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.67x = 18,127.50 × 3,319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.67x = 60,174,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,174,801.62/12,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.61

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