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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.32, 18,223.50 and 3,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.32, 18,223.50 and 3,383.24 is: 5,074.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.32 : 18,223.50 = 3,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.32/18,223.50 = 3,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.32x = 18,223.50 × 3,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.32x = 61,654,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,654,474.14/12,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.31

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