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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.89, 18,203.23 and 3,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.89, 18,203.23 and 3,370.88 is: 5,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.89 : 18,203.23 = 3,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.89/18,203.23 = 3,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.89x = 18,203.23 × 3,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.89x = 61,360,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,360,953.66/12,135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,056.16

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