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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.91, 18,168.89 and 3,346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.91, 18,168.89 and 3,346.83 is: 5,020.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.91 : 18,168.89 = 3,346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.91/18,168.89 = 3,346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.91x = 18,168.89 × 3,346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.91x = 60,808,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,808,169.38/12,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.53

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