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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.76, 18,245.88 and 4,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.76, 18,245.88 and 4,266 is: 6,398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.76 : 18,245.88 = 4,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.76/18,245.88 = 4,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.76x = 18,245.88 × 4,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.76x = 77,836,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,836,924.08/12,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.56

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