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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,165.10, 18,247.65 and 4,374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,165.10, 18,247.65 and 4,374.70 is: 6,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,165.10 : 18,247.65 = 4,374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,165.10/18,247.65 = 4,374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,165.10x = 18,247.65 × 4,374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,165.10x = 79,827,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,827,994.46/12,165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.05

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