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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,114.88, 18,170.16 and 3,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,114.88, 18,170.16 and 3,347.60 is: 5,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,114.88 : 18,170.16 = 3,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,114.88/18,170.16 = 3,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,114.88x = 18,170.16 × 3,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,114.88x = 60,826,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,826,427.62/12,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.80

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