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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.63, 18,158.90 and 3,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.63, 18,158.90 and 3,341.21 is: 5,011.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.63 : 18,158.90 = 3,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.63/18,158.90 = 3,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.63x = 18,158.90 × 3,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.63x = 60,672,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,672,590.77/12,105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.93

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