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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,099.22, 18,145.52 and 3,666.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,099.22, 18,145.52 and 3,666.65 is: 5,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099.22 : 18,145.52 = 3,666.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099.22/18,145.52 = 3,666.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099.22x = 18,145.52 × 3,666.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099.22x = 66,533,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,533,175.60/12,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.97

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