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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,141.78, 18,212.67 and 3,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,141.78, 18,212.67 and 3,377.39 is: 5,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,141.78 : 18,212.67 = 3,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,141.78/18,212.67 = 3,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,141.78x = 18,212.67 × 3,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,141.78x = 61,511,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,511,198.47/12,141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.08

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