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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.95, 18,233.40 and 4,369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.95, 18,233.40 and 4,369.94 is: 6,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.95 : 18,233.40 = 4,369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.95/18,233.40 = 4,369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.95x = 18,233.40 × 4,369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.95x = 79,678,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,678,864.00/12,162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.95

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