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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,126.50, 18,189.77 and 3,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,126.50, 18,189.77 and 3,361.44 is: 5,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,126.50 : 18,189.77 = 3,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,126.50/18,189.77 = 3,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,126.50x = 18,189.77 × 3,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,126.50x = 61,143,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,143,820.47/12,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.17

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