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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,113.55, 18,167.29 and 4,320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,113.55, 18,167.29 and 4,320.54 is: 6,479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,113.55 : 18,167.29 = 4,320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,113.55/18,167.29 = 4,320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,113.55x = 18,167.29 × 4,320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,113.55x = 78,492,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,492,492.34/12,113.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.73

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