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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.86, 18,126.99 and 3,319.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.86, 18,126.99 and 3,319.69 is: 4,978.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.86 : 18,126.99 = 3,319.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.86/18,126.99 = 3,319.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.86x = 18,126.99 × 3,319.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.86x = 60,175,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,175,987.43/12,086.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.63

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