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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.03, 18,239.38 and 3,393.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.03, 18,239.38 and 3,393.77 is: 5,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.03 : 18,239.38 = 3,393.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.03/18,239.38 = 3,393.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.03x = 18,239.38 × 3,393.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.03x = 61,900,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900,160.98/12,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.04

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