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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,091.38, 18,137.52 and 3,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,091.38, 18,137.52 and 3,327 is: 4,990.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,091.38 : 18,137.52 = 3,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,091.38/18,137.52 = 3,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,091.38x = 18,137.52 × 3,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,091.38x = 60,343,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,343,529.04/12,091.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.62

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