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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.66, 18,158.58 and 3,340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.66, 18,158.58 and 3,340.38 is: 5,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.66 : 18,158.58 = 3,340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.66/18,158.58 = 3,340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.66x = 18,158.58 × 3,340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.66x = 60,656,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,656,557.46/12,105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.59

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