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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.44, 18,203.52 and 3,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.44, 18,203.52 and 3,371 is: 5,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.44 : 18,203.52 = 3,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.44/18,203.52 = 3,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.44x = 18,203.52 × 3,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.44x = 61,364,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,364,065.92/12,135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.60

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