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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,119.38, 18,177.02 and 3,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,119.38, 18,177.02 and 3,354.32 is: 5,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,119.38 : 18,177.02 = 3,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,119.38/18,177.02 = 3,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,119.38x = 18,177.02 × 3,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,119.38x = 60,971,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,971,541.73/12,119.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.91

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