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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.61, 18,168.96 and 3,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.61, 18,168.96 and 3,679.18 is: 5,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.61 : 18,168.96 = 3,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.61/18,168.96 = 3,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.61x = 18,168.96 × 3,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.61x = 66,846,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,846,874.25/12,112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.78

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