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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,114.96, 18,172.44 and 4,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,114.96, 18,172.44 and 4,218 is: 6,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,114.96 : 18,172.44 = 4,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,114.96/18,172.44 = 4,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,114.96x = 18,172.44 × 4,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,114.96x = 76,651,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,651,351.92/12,114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,327.00

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