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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.72, 18,196.18 and 3,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.72, 18,196.18 and 3,366.32 is: 5,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.72 : 18,196.18 = 3,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.72/18,196.18 = 3,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.72x = 18,196.18 × 3,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.72x = 61,254,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,254,065.26/12,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.50

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