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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.59, 18,225.86 and 3,385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.59, 18,225.86 and 3,385.58 is: 5,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.59 : 18,225.86 = 3,385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.59/18,225.86 = 3,385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.59x = 18,225.86 × 3,385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.59x = 61,704,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,704,999.04/12,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.36

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