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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.19, 18,217.78 and 3,380.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.19, 18,217.78 and 3,380.33 is: 5,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.19 : 18,217.78 = 3,380.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.19/18,217.78 = 3,380.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.19x = 18,217.78 × 3,380.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.19x = 61,582,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,582,116.72/12,145.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.50

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