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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,132.58, 18,198.77 and 3,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,132.58, 18,198.77 and 3,367.50 is: 5,051.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,132.58 : 18,198.77 = 3,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,132.58/18,198.77 = 3,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,132.58x = 18,198.77 × 3,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,132.58x = 61,284,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,284,357.98/12,132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.22

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