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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,138.19, 18,207.28 and 3,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,138.19, 18,207.28 and 3,373.18 is: 5,059.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,138.19 : 18,207.28 = 3,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,138.19/18,207.28 = 3,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,138.19x = 18,207.28 × 3,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,138.19x = 61,416,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,416,391.45/12,138.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.77

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