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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.15, 18,223.18 and 3,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.15, 18,223.18 and 3,383.02 is: 5,073.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.15 : 18,223.18 = 3,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.15/18,223.18 = 3,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.15x = 18,223.18 × 3,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.15x = 61,649,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,649,294.22/12,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.95

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