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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158.04, 18,237.24 and 3,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158.04, 18,237.24 and 3,393 is: 5,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158.04 : 18,237.24 = 3,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158.04/18,237.24 = 3,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158.04x = 18,237.24 × 3,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158.04x = 61,878,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,878,955.32/12,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.55

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