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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,148.68, 18,223.02 and 3,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,148.68, 18,223.02 and 3,383.58 is: 5,075.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,148.68 : 18,223.02 = 3,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,148.68/18,223.02 = 3,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,148.68x = 18,223.02 × 3,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,148.68x = 61,659,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,659,046.01/12,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.37

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