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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158.07, 18,237.30 and 3,392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158.07, 18,237.30 and 3,392.83 is: 5,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158.07 : 18,237.30 = 3,392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158.07/18,237.30 = 3,392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158.07x = 18,237.30 × 3,392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158.07x = 61,876,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,876,058.56/12,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.30

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