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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,138.47, 18,207.71 and 3,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,138.47, 18,207.71 and 3,373.46 is: 5,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,138.47 : 18,207.71 = 3,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,138.47/18,207.71 = 3,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,138.47x = 18,207.71 × 3,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,138.47x = 61,422,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,422,954.40/12,138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.19

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