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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,106.94, 18,160.82 and 3,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,106.94, 18,160.82 and 3,341.93 is: 5,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,106.94 : 18,160.82 = 3,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,106.94/18,160.82 = 3,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,106.94x = 18,160.82 × 3,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,106.94x = 60,692,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692,242.94/12,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.01

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