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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.35, 18,242.94 and 3,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.35, 18,242.94 and 3,396.24 is: 5,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.35 : 18,242.94 = 3,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.35/18,242.94 = 3,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.35x = 18,242.94 × 3,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.35x = 61,957,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957,402.55/12,163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.78

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