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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,121.68, 18,179.28 and 3,357.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,121.68, 18,179.28 and 3,357.09 is: 5,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,121.68 : 18,179.28 = 3,357.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,121.68/18,179.28 = 3,357.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,121.68x = 18,179.28 × 3,357.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,121.68x = 61,029,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,029,479.10/12,121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.74

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