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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,144.41, 18,216.65 and 3,379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,144.41, 18,216.65 and 3,379.33 is: 5,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,144.41 : 18,216.65 = 3,379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,144.41/18,216.65 = 3,379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,144.41x = 18,216.65 × 3,379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,144.41x = 61,560,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,560,071.84/12,144.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,069.00

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