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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,092.83, 18,139.34 and 3,328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,092.83, 18,139.34 and 3,328.22 is: 4,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,092.83 : 18,139.34 = 3,328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,092.83/18,139.34 = 3,328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,092.83x = 18,139.34 × 3,328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,092.83x = 60,371,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,371,767.84/12,092.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.36

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