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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.35, 18,162.07 and 3,342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.35, 18,162.07 and 3,342.26 is: 5,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.35 : 18,162.07 = 3,342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.35/18,162.07 = 3,342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.35x = 18,162.07 × 3,342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.35x = 60,702,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,702,397.13/12,107.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.68

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