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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.36, 18,138.18 and 3,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.36, 18,138.18 and 3,327.16 is: 4,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.36 : 18,138.18 = 3,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.36/18,138.18 = 3,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.36x = 18,138.18 × 3,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.36x = 60,348,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,348,626.97/12,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.82

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