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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,149.34, 18,226.77 and 3,716.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,149.34, 18,226.77 and 3,716.61 is: 5,575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,149.34 : 18,226.77 = 3,716.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,149.34/18,226.77 = 3,716.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,149.34x = 18,226.77 × 3,716.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,149.34x = 67,741,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,741,795.65/12,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.76

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