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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.25, 18,195.36 and 3,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.25, 18,195.36 and 3,365.16 is: 5,047.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.25 : 18,195.36 = 3,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.25/18,195.36 = 3,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.25x = 18,195.36 × 3,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.25x = 61,230,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,230,235.73/12,130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.73

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