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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,109.44, 18,164.52 and 3,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,109.44, 18,164.52 and 3,345 is: 5,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,109.44 : 18,164.52 = 3,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,109.44/18,164.52 = 3,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,109.44x = 18,164.52 × 3,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,109.44x = 60,760,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,760,319.40/12,109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.60

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