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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.04, 18,240.96 and 4,368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.04, 18,240.96 and 4,368.92 is: 6,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.04 : 18,240.96 = 4,368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.04/18,240.96 = 4,368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.04x = 18,240.96 × 4,368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.04x = 79,693,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693,294.96/12,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.70

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