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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,121.86, 18,180.72 and 3,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,121.86, 18,180.72 and 3,354.72 is: 5,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,121.86 : 18,180.72 = 3,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,121.86/18,180.72 = 3,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,121.86x = 18,180.72 × 3,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,121.86x = 60,991,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,991,225.00/12,121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.51

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