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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.08, 18,237.44 and 3,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.08, 18,237.44 and 3,392.64 is: 5,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.08 : 18,237.44 = 3,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.08/18,237.44 = 3,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.08x = 18,237.44 × 3,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.08x = 61,873,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,873,068.44/12,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.21

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