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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,139.88, 18,210.83 and 3,374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,139.88, 18,210.83 and 3,374.87 is: 5,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,139.88 : 18,210.83 = 3,374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,139.88/18,210.83 = 3,374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,139.88x = 18,210.83 × 3,374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,139.88x = 61,459,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,459,075.91/12,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.58

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