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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,153.08, 18,229.70 and 3,388.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,153.08, 18,229.70 and 3,388.07 is: 5,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,153.08 : 18,229.70 = 3,388.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,153.08/18,229.70 = 3,388.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,153.08x = 18,229.70 × 3,388.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,153.08x = 61,763,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763,499.68/12,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.13

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