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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,139.36, 18,209.06 and 3,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,139.36, 18,209.06 and 3,374.32 is: 5,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,139.36 : 18,209.06 = 3,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,139.36/18,209.06 = 3,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,139.36x = 18,209.06 × 3,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,139.36x = 61,443,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443,195.34/12,139.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.49

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