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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,128.80, 18,193.20 and 3,363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,128.80, 18,193.20 and 3,363.71 is: 5,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,128.80 : 18,193.20 = 3,363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,128.80/18,193.20 = 3,363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,128.80x = 18,193.20 × 3,363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,128.80x = 61,196,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,196,740.84/12,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.57

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