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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.17, 18,247.55 and 4,369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.17, 18,247.55 and 4,369.59 is: 6,557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.17 : 18,247.55 = 4,369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.17/18,247.55 = 4,369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.17x = 18,247.55 × 4,369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.17x = 79,734,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,734,290.16/12,160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.00

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