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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,152.92, 18,230.36 and 3,387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,152.92, 18,230.36 and 3,387.92 is: 5,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,152.92 : 18,230.36 = 3,387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,152.92/18,230.36 = 3,387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,152.92x = 18,230.36 × 3,387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,152.92x = 61,763,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763,001.25/12,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.15

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