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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.02, 18,235.50 and 3,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.02, 18,235.50 and 3,391.98 is: 5,087.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.02 : 18,235.50 = 3,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.02/18,235.50 = 3,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.02x = 18,235.50 × 3,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.02x = 61,854,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,854,451.29/12,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.96

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