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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,130.83, 18,196.52 and 3,365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,130.83, 18,196.52 and 3,365.71 is: 5,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,130.83 : 18,196.52 = 3,365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,130.83/18,196.52 = 3,365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,130.83x = 18,196.52 × 3,365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,130.83x = 61,244,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,244,209.33/12,130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.64

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