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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,128.94, 18,193.83 and 3,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,128.94, 18,193.83 and 3,364.50 is: 5,046.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,128.94 : 18,193.83 = 3,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,128.94/18,193.83 = 3,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,128.94x = 18,193.83 × 3,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,128.94x = 61,213,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,213,141.04/12,128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.87

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