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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.96, 18,242.28 and 4,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.96, 18,242.28 and 4,370.76 is: 6,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.96 : 18,242.28 = 4,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.96/18,242.28 = 4,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.96x = 18,242.28 × 4,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.96x = 79,732,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,732,627.73/12,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.36

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