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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,131.72, 18,197.68 and 3,367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,131.72, 18,197.68 and 3,367.32 is: 5,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,131.72 : 18,197.68 = 3,367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,131.72/18,197.68 = 3,367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,131.72x = 18,197.68 × 3,367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,131.72x = 61,277,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,277,411.82/12,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.01

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