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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.04, 18,210.30 and 3,374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.04, 18,210.30 and 3,374.83 is: 5,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.04 : 18,210.30 = 3,374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.04/18,210.30 = 3,374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.04x = 18,210.30 × 3,374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.04x = 61,456,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456,666.75/12,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.31

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