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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,119.78, 18,179.69 and 3,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,119.78, 18,179.69 and 3,354.72 is: 5,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,119.78 : 18,179.69 = 3,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,119.78/18,179.69 = 3,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,119.78x = 18,179.69 × 3,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,119.78x = 60,987,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,987,703.56/12,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.08

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