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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.64, 18,158.10 and 3,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.64, 18,158.10 and 3,341.08 is: 5,011.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.64 : 18,158.10 = 3,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.64/18,158.10 = 3,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.64x = 18,158.10 × 3,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.64x = 60,667,664.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667,664.75/12,105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.52

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