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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,137.58, 18,206.22 and 3,372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,137.58, 18,206.22 and 3,372.42 is: 5,058.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,137.58 : 18,206.22 = 3,372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,137.58/18,206.22 = 3,372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,137.58x = 18,206.22 × 3,372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,137.58x = 61,399,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,399,020.45/12,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.59

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