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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,165.65, 18,240.36 and 4,373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,165.65, 18,240.36 and 4,373.45 is: 6,557.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,165.65 : 18,240.36 = 4,373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,165.65/18,240.36 = 4,373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,165.65x = 18,240.36 × 4,373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,165.65x = 79,773,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,773,302.44/12,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.26

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