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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,139.05, 18,208.71 and 3,374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,139.05, 18,208.71 and 3,374.67 is: 5,062.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,139.05 : 18,208.71 = 3,374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,139.05/18,208.71 = 3,374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,139.05x = 18,208.71 × 3,374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,139.05x = 61,448,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,448,387.38/12,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.04

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