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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,141.66, 18,211.84 and 3,376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,141.66, 18,211.84 and 3,376.64 is: 5,064.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,141.66 : 18,211.84 = 3,376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,141.66/18,211.84 = 3,376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,141.66x = 18,211.84 × 3,376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,141.66x = 61,494,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,494,827.42/12,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.78

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