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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.44, 18,200.52 and 3,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.44, 18,200.52 and 3,369 is: 5,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.44 : 18,200.52 = 3,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.44/18,200.52 = 3,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.44x = 18,200.52 × 3,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.44x = 61,317,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,317,551.88/12,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.60

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