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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,087.22, 18,131.46 and 3,321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,087.22, 18,131.46 and 3,321.94 is: 4,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,087.22 : 18,131.46 = 3,321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,087.22/18,131.46 = 3,321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,087.22x = 18,131.46 × 3,321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,087.22x = 60,231,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,231,622.23/12,087.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.08

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