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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.03, 18,217.55 and 3,380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.03, 18,217.55 and 3,380.63 is: 5,070.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.03 : 18,217.55 = 3,380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.03/18,217.55 = 3,380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.03x = 18,217.55 × 3,380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.03x = 61,586,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,586,733.61/12,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.94

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