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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.91, 18,227.61 and 3,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.91, 18,227.61 and 3,386.60 is: 5,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.91 : 18,227.61 = 3,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.91/18,227.61 = 3,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.91x = 18,227.61 × 3,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.91x = 61,729,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,729,624.03/12,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.83

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