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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,131.64, 18,197.66 and 3,366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,131.64, 18,197.66 and 3,366.56 is: 5,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,131.64 : 18,197.66 = 3,366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,131.64/18,197.66 = 3,366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,131.64x = 18,197.66 × 3,366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,131.64x = 61,263,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,263,568.16/12,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.90

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