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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,138.08, 18,207.80 and 3,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,138.08, 18,207.80 and 3,372.80 is: 5,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,138.08 : 18,207.80 = 3,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,138.08/18,207.80 = 3,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,138.08x = 18,207.80 × 3,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,138.08x = 61,411,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,411,267.84/12,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.39

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