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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,147.03, 18,220.55 and 3,382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,147.03, 18,220.55 and 3,382.63 is: 5,073.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,147.03 : 18,220.55 = 3,382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,147.03/18,220.55 = 3,382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,147.03x = 18,220.55 × 3,382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,147.03x = 61,633,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,633,316.58/12,147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.94

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