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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,109.61, 18,164.46 and 3,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,109.61, 18,164.46 and 3,676.18 is: 5,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,109.61 : 18,164.46 = 3,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,109.61/18,164.46 = 3,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,109.61x = 18,164.46 × 3,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,109.61x = 66,775,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,775,824.56/12,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.29

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