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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.54, 18,159.36 and 3,340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.54, 18,159.36 and 3,340.46 is: 5,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.54 : 18,159.36 = 3,340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.54/18,159.36 = 3,340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.54x = 18,159.36 × 3,340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.54x = 60,660,512.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,660,512.38/12,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.97

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