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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.79, 18,217.17 and 3,381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.79, 18,217.17 and 3,381.39 is: 5,071.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.79 : 18,217.17 = 3,381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.79/18,217.17 = 3,381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.79x = 18,217.17 × 3,381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.79x = 61,599,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,599,356.47/12,145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.66

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