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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.57, 18,192.33 and 3,362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.57, 18,192.33 and 3,362.13 is: 5,042.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.57 : 18,192.33 = 3,362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.57/18,192.33 = 3,362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.57x = 18,192.33 × 3,362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.57x = 61,164,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164,978.46/12,129.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.63

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