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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.07, 18,232.62 and 3,390.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.07, 18,232.62 and 3,390.21 is: 5,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.07 : 18,232.62 = 3,390.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.07/18,232.62 = 3,390.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.07x = 18,232.62 × 3,390.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.07x = 61,812,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812,410.65/12,155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.32

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