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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,149.76, 18,224.48 and 3,384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,149.76, 18,224.48 and 3,384.72 is: 5,077.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,149.76 : 18,224.48 = 3,384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,149.76/18,224.48 = 3,384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,149.76x = 18,224.48 × 3,384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,149.76x = 61,684,761.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,684,761.95/12,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.04

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