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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,115.92, 18,173.82 and 3,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,115.92, 18,173.82 and 3,350.82 is: 5,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,115.92 : 18,173.82 = 3,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,115.92/18,173.82 = 3,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,115.92x = 18,173.82 × 3,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,115.92x = 60,897,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,897,199.53/12,115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.21

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