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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,125.79, 18,188.55 and 3,360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,125.79, 18,188.55 and 3,360.38 is: 5,040.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,125.79 : 18,188.55 = 3,360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,125.79/18,188.55 = 3,360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,125.79x = 18,188.55 × 3,360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,125.79x = 61,120,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,120,439.65/12,125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.53

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