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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,092.84, 18,136.92 and 3,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,092.84, 18,136.92 and 3,325.52 is: 4,987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,092.84 : 18,136.92 = 3,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,092.84/18,136.92 = 3,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,092.84x = 18,136.92 × 3,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,092.84x = 60,314,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,314,690.20/12,092.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.64

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