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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,131.90, 18,197.85 and 3,366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,131.90, 18,197.85 and 3,366.81 is: 5,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,131.90 : 18,197.85 = 3,366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,131.90/18,197.85 = 3,366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,131.90x = 18,197.85 × 3,366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,131.90x = 61,268,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268,703.36/12,131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.22

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