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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,091.84, 18,135.42 and 3,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,091.84, 18,135.42 and 3,324.52 is: 4,986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,091.84 : 18,135.42 = 3,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,091.84/18,135.42 = 3,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,091.84x = 18,135.42 × 3,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,091.84x = 60,291,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,291,566.50/12,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.14

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