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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,087.64, 18,128.46 and 3,322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,087.64, 18,128.46 and 3,322.12 is: 4,982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,087.64 : 18,128.46 = 3,322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,087.64/18,128.46 = 3,322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,087.64x = 18,128.46 × 3,322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,087.64x = 60,224,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,224,919.54/12,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.36

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