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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.76, 18,194.73 and 3,364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.76, 18,194.73 and 3,364.75 is: 5,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.76 : 18,194.73 = 3,364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.76/18,194.73 = 3,364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.76x = 18,194.73 × 3,364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.76x = 61,220,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220,717.77/12,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.15

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