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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.03, 18,240.88 and 3,394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.03, 18,240.88 and 3,394.77 is: 5,091.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.03 : 18,240.88 = 3,394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.03/18,240.88 = 3,394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.03x = 18,240.88 × 3,394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.03x = 61,923,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,923,592.20/12,162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.55

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