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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,109.56, 18,162.26 and 3,225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,109.56, 18,162.26 and 3,225.02 is: 4,836.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,109.56 : 18,162.26 = 3,225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,109.56/18,162.26 = 3,225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,109.56x = 18,162.26 × 3,225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,109.56x = 58,573,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573,651.75/12,109.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.98

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