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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,128.67, 18,190.94 and 3,361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,128.67, 18,190.94 and 3,361.55 is: 5,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,128.67 : 18,190.94 = 3,361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,128.67/18,190.94 = 3,361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,128.67x = 18,190.94 × 3,361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,128.67x = 61,149,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,149,646.59/12,128.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.74

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