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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.09, 18,232.61 and 3,390.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.09, 18,232.61 and 3,390.21 is: 5,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.09 : 18,232.61 = 3,390.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.09/18,232.61 = 3,390.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.09x = 18,232.61 × 3,390.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.09x = 61,812,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812,359.80/12,155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.31

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