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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.92, 18,244.96 and 4,371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.92, 18,244.96 and 4,371.52 is: 6,558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.92 : 18,244.96 = 4,371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.92/18,244.96 = 4,371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.92x = 18,244.96 × 4,371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.92x = 79,758,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,758,207.54/12,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.03

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