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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.12, 18,202.68 and 3,370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.12, 18,202.68 and 3,370.03 is: 5,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.12 : 18,202.68 = 3,370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.12/18,202.68 = 3,370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.12x = 18,202.68 × 3,370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.12x = 61,343,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,343,577.68/12,135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.05

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