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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.20, 18,251.70 and 4,378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.20, 18,251.70 and 4,378.60 is: 6,569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.20 : 18,251.70 = 4,378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.20/18,251.70 = 4,378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.20x = 18,251.70 × 4,378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.20x = 79,916,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,916,893.62/12,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,569.84

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