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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.70, 18,247.05 and 3,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.70, 18,247.05 and 3,399.60 is: 5,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.70 : 18,247.05 = 3,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.70/18,247.05 = 3,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.70x = 18,247.05 × 3,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.70x = 62,032,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,032,671.18/12,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.40

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