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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,117.62, 18,178.86 and 4,326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,117.62, 18,178.86 and 4,326.22 is: 6,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,117.62 : 18,178.86 = 4,326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,117.62/18,178.86 = 4,326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,117.62x = 18,178.86 × 4,326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,117.62x = 78,645,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,645,747.71/12,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.20

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