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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,142.29, 18,211.92 and 3,377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,142.29, 18,211.92 and 3,377.89 is: 5,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,142.29 : 18,211.92 = 3,377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,142.29/18,211.92 = 3,377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,142.29x = 18,211.92 × 3,377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,142.29x = 61,517,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,517,862.45/12,142.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.41

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