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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.80, 18,228.66 and 3,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.80, 18,228.66 and 3,387.52 is: 5,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.80 : 18,228.66 = 3,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.80/18,228.66 = 3,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.80x = 18,228.66 × 3,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.80x = 61,749,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,749,950.32/12,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.13

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