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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,121.93, 18,179.65 and 3,357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,121.93, 18,179.65 and 3,357.33 is: 5,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,121.93 : 18,179.65 = 3,357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,121.93/18,179.65 = 3,357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,121.93x = 18,179.65 × 3,357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,121.93x = 61,035,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035,084.33/12,121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.10

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