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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,139.97, 18,209.96 and 3,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,139.97, 18,209.96 and 3,374.96 is: 5,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,139.97 : 18,209.96 = 3,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,139.97/18,209.96 = 3,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,139.97x = 18,209.96 × 3,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,139.97x = 61,457,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,457,778.68/12,139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.43

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