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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,089.36, 18,130.74 and 3,322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,089.36, 18,130.74 and 3,322.22 is: 4,982.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,089.36 : 18,130.74 = 3,322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,089.36/18,130.74 = 3,322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,089.36x = 18,130.74 × 3,322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,089.36x = 60,234,307.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,234,307.04/12,089.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.42

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