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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.08, 18,240.44 and 3,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.08, 18,240.44 and 3,394.64 is: 5,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.08 : 18,240.44 = 3,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.08/18,240.44 = 3,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.08x = 18,240.44 × 3,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.08x = 61,919,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,919,727.24/12,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.21

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