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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.14, 18,247.11 and 3,398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.14, 18,247.11 and 3,398.97 is: 5,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.14 : 18,247.11 = 3,398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.14/18,247.11 = 3,398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.14x = 18,247.11 × 3,398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.14x = 62,021,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,021,379.48/12,166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,097.87

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