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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.10, 18,244.92 and 4,369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.10, 18,244.92 and 4,369.98 is: 6,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.10 : 18,244.92 = 4,369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.10/18,244.92 = 4,369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.10x = 18,244.92 × 4,369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.10x = 79,729,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,729,935.50/12,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.15

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