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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.10, 18,227.28 and 3,386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.10, 18,227.28 and 3,386.54 is: 5,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.10 : 18,227.28 = 3,386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.10/18,227.28 = 3,386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.10x = 18,227.28 × 3,386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.10x = 61,727,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,727,412.81/12,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.99

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