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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.46, 18,169.46 and 3,227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.46, 18,169.46 and 3,227.69 is: 4,841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.46 : 18,169.46 = 3,227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.46/18,169.46 = 3,227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.46x = 18,169.46 × 3,227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.46x = 58,645,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,645,277.36/12,112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.73

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