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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,136.22, 18,204.43 and 3,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,136.22, 18,204.43 and 3,371.82 is: 5,057.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,136.22 : 18,204.43 = 3,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,136.22/18,204.43 = 3,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,136.22x = 18,204.43 × 3,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,136.22x = 61,382,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,382,061.16/12,136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.76

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