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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.30, 18,247.34 and 4,373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.30, 18,247.34 and 4,373.18 is: 6,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.30 : 18,247.34 = 4,373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.30/18,247.34 = 4,373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.30x = 18,247.34 × 4,373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.30x = 79,798,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,798,902.34/12,164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.09

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