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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.28, 18,217.92 and 3,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.28, 18,217.92 and 3,380.88 is: 5,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.28 : 18,217.92 = 3,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.28/18,217.92 = 3,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.28x = 18,217.92 × 3,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.28x = 61,592,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,592,555.82/12,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.32

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