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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,158.42, 18,238.65 and 3,393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,158.42, 18,238.65 and 3,393.44 is: 5,090.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,158.42 : 18,238.65 = 3,393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,158.42/18,238.65 = 3,393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,158.42x = 18,238.65 × 3,393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,158.42x = 61,891,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,891,764.46/12,158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.44

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