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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.74, 18,200.61 and 3,368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.74, 18,200.61 and 3,368.66 is: 5,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.74 : 18,200.61 = 3,368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.74/18,200.61 = 3,368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.74x = 18,200.61 × 3,368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.74x = 61,311,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,311,712.38/12,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.99

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