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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.10, 18,160.72 and 3,342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.10, 18,160.72 and 3,342.48 is: 5,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.10 : 18,160.72 = 3,342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.10/18,160.72 = 3,342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.10x = 18,160.72 × 3,342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.10x = 60,701,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,701,843.39/12,107.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.74

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