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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,143.81, 18,215.75 and 3,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,143.81, 18,215.75 and 3,378.72 is: 5,068.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,143.81 : 18,215.75 = 3,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,143.81/18,215.75 = 3,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,143.81x = 18,215.75 × 3,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,143.81x = 61,545,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545,901.95/12,143.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.09

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