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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,090.83, 18,134.15 and 3,206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,090.83, 18,134.15 and 3,206.22 is: 4,808.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,090.83 : 18,134.15 = 3,206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,090.83/18,134.15 = 3,206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,090.83x = 18,134.15 × 3,206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,090.83x = 58,142,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,142,058.38/12,090.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.78

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