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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,121.88, 18,180.77 and 3,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,121.88, 18,180.77 and 3,356.82 is: 5,034.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,121.88 : 18,180.77 = 3,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,121.88/18,180.77 = 3,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,121.88x = 18,180.77 × 3,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,121.88x = 61,029,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,029,555.57/12,121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.66

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