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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.91, 18,167.83 and 3,346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.91, 18,167.83 and 3,346.80 is: 5,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.91 : 18,167.83 = 3,346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.91/18,167.83 = 3,346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.91x = 18,167.83 × 3,346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.91x = 60,804,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,804,093.44/12,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.19

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