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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,087.18, 18,130.14 and 3,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,087.18, 18,130.14 and 3,322.08 is: 4,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,087.18 : 18,130.14 = 3,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,087.18/18,130.14 = 3,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,087.18x = 18,130.14 × 3,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,087.18x = 60,229,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,229,775.49/12,087.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.95

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