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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,134.63, 18,201.95 and 3,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,134.63, 18,201.95 and 3,369.62 is: 5,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,134.63 : 18,201.95 = 3,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,134.63/18,201.95 = 3,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,134.63x = 18,201.95 × 3,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,134.63x = 61,333,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,333,546.90/12,134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.42

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