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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,106.22, 18,158.85 and 3,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,106.22, 18,158.85 and 3,341.52 is: 5,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,106.22 : 18,158.85 = 3,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,106.22/18,158.85 = 3,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,106.22x = 18,158.85 × 3,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,106.22x = 60,678,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,678,160.45/12,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.15

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