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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,149.28, 18,223.92 and 3,384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,149.28, 18,223.92 and 3,384.89 is: 5,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,149.28 : 18,223.92 = 3,384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,149.28/18,223.92 = 3,384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,149.28x = 18,223.92 × 3,384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,149.28x = 61,685,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,685,873.45/12,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.33

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