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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,131.55, 18,197.22 and 3,366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,131.55, 18,197.22 and 3,366.47 is: 5,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,131.55 : 18,197.22 = 3,366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,131.55/18,197.22 = 3,366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,131.55x = 18,197.22 × 3,366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,131.55x = 61,260,287.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,260,287.39/12,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.67

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