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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.36, 18,162.09 and 3,342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.36, 18,162.09 and 3,342.28 is: 5,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.36 : 18,162.09 = 3,342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.36/18,162.09 = 3,342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.36x = 18,162.09 × 3,342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.36x = 60,702,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,702,682.64/12,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.70

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