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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,156.99, 18,238.56 and 3,391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,156.99, 18,238.56 and 3,391.91 is: 5,088.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,156.99 : 18,238.56 = 3,391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,156.99/18,238.56 = 3,391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,156.99x = 18,238.56 × 3,391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,156.99x = 61,863,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,863,462.86/12,156.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.72

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