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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.80, 18,211.25 and 3,375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.80, 18,211.25 and 3,375.71 is: 5,063.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.80 : 18,211.25 = 3,375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.80/18,211.25 = 3,375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.80x = 18,211.25 × 3,375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.80x = 61,475,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,865.42/12,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.57

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