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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.82, 18,218.16 and 3,380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.82, 18,218.16 and 3,380.54 is: 5,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.82 : 18,218.16 = 3,380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.82/18,218.16 = 3,380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.82x = 18,218.16 × 3,380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.82x = 61,587,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,587,127.52/12,145.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.65

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