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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.64, 18,211.19 and 3,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.64, 18,211.19 and 3,375.54 is: 5,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.64 : 18,211.19 = 3,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.64/18,211.19 = 3,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.64x = 18,211.19 × 3,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.64x = 61,472,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,472,583.41/12,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.37

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