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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.68, 18,233.52 and 3,390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.68, 18,233.52 and 3,390.58 is: 5,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.68 : 18,233.52 = 3,390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.68/18,233.52 = 3,390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.68x = 18,233.52 × 3,390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.68x = 61,822,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,822,208.24/12,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.87

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