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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.14, 18,191.76 and 3,362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.14, 18,191.76 and 3,362.13 is: 5,043.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.14 : 18,191.76 = 3,362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.14/18,191.76 = 3,362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.14x = 18,191.76 × 3,362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.14x = 61,163,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,163,062.05/12,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.49

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