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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.82, 18,228.52 and 3,387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.82, 18,228.52 and 3,387.41 is: 5,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.82 : 18,228.52 = 3,387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.82/18,228.52 = 3,387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.82x = 18,228.52 × 3,387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.82x = 61,747,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,747,470.93/12,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.92

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