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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.06, 18,247.13 and 3,399.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.06, 18,247.13 and 3,399.01 is: 5,098.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.06 : 18,247.13 = 3,399.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.06/18,247.13 = 3,399.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.06x = 18,247.13 × 3,399.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.06x = 62,022,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022,177.34/12,164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.81

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