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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.18, 18,188.68 and 3,360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.18, 18,188.68 and 3,360.04 is: 5,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.18 : 18,188.68 = 3,360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.18/18,188.68 = 3,360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.18x = 18,188.68 × 3,360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.18x = 61,114,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,114,692.35/12,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.48

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