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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.64, 18,210.72 and 4,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.64, 18,210.72 and 4,348.80 is: 6,523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.64 : 18,210.72 = 4,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.64/18,210.72 = 4,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.64x = 18,210.72 × 4,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.64x = 79,194,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,194,779.14/12,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.11

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