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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.30, 18,216.42 and 3,380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.30, 18,216.42 and 3,380.89 is: 5,070.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.30 : 18,216.42 = 3,380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.30/18,216.42 = 3,380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.30x = 18,216.42 × 3,380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.30x = 61,587,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,587,712.21/12,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.91

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