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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.36, 18,195.55 and 3,365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.36, 18,195.55 and 3,365.28 is: 5,047.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.36 : 18,195.55 = 3,365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.36/18,195.55 = 3,365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.36x = 18,195.55 × 3,365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.36x = 61,233,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,233,146.21/12,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.93

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