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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,131.40, 18,197.09 and 3,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,131.40, 18,197.09 and 3,366.31 is: 5,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,131.40 : 18,197.09 = 3,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,131.40/18,197.09 = 3,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,131.40x = 18,197.09 × 3,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,131.40x = 61,257,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,046.04/12,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.46

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