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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,122.98, 18,184.46 and 3,357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,122.98, 18,184.46 and 3,357.89 is: 5,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,122.98 : 18,184.46 = 3,357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,122.98/18,184.46 = 3,357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,122.98x = 18,184.46 × 3,357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,122.98x = 61,061,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,061,325.47/12,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.83

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