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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.45, 18,232.65 and 4,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.45, 18,232.65 and 4,369.44 is: 6,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.45 : 18,232.65 = 4,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.45/18,232.65 = 4,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.45x = 18,232.65 × 4,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.45x = 79,666,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,666,470.22/12,162.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.20

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