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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.44, 18,218.16 and 3,380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.44, 18,218.16 and 3,380.58 is: 5,070.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.44 : 18,218.16 = 3,380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.44/18,218.16 = 3,380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.44x = 18,218.16 × 3,380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.44x = 61,587,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,587,930.43/12,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.87

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