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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.05, 18,247.36 and 4,369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.05, 18,247.36 and 4,369.47 is: 6,556.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.05 : 18,247.36 = 4,369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.05/18,247.36 = 4,369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.05x = 18,247.36 × 4,369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.05x = 79,731,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,731,292.10/12,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.82

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