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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.99, 18,198.96 and 3,369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.99, 18,198.96 and 3,369.79 is: 5,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.99 : 18,198.96 = 3,369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.99/18,198.96 = 3,369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.99x = 18,198.96 × 3,369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.99x = 61,326,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,326,673.42/12,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.12

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