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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.62, 18,161.56 and 3,344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.62, 18,161.56 and 3,344.78 is: 5,016.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.62 : 18,161.56 = 3,344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.62/18,161.56 = 3,344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.62x = 18,161.56 × 3,344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.62x = 60,746,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,746,422.66/12,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.79

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