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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,122.86, 18,182.22 and 3,355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,122.86, 18,182.22 and 3,355.72 is: 5,033.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,122.86 : 18,182.22 = 3,355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,122.86/18,182.22 = 3,355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,122.86x = 18,182.22 × 3,355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,122.86x = 61,014,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014,439.30/12,122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.01

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