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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,106.53, 18,161.86 and 3,784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,106.53, 18,161.86 and 3,784.92 is: 5,678.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,106.53 : 18,161.86 = 3,784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,106.53/18,161.86 = 3,784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,106.53x = 18,161.86 × 3,784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,106.53x = 68,741,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,741,187.15/12,106.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,678.03

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