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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,138.69, 18,208.03 and 3,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,138.69, 18,208.03 and 3,373.68 is: 5,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,138.69 : 18,208.03 = 3,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,138.69/18,208.03 = 3,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,138.69x = 18,208.03 × 3,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,138.69x = 61,428,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428,066.65/12,138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.52

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