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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.38, 18,164.96 and 3,343.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.38, 18,164.96 and 3,343.94 is: 5,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.38 : 18,164.96 = 3,343.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.38/18,164.96 = 3,343.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.38x = 18,164.96 × 3,343.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.38x = 60,742,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,742,453.88/12,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.32

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