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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.30, 18,247.20 and 3,399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.30, 18,247.20 and 3,399.40 is: 5,098.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.30 : 18,247.20 = 3,399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.30/18,247.20 = 3,399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.30x = 18,247.20 × 3,399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.30x = 62,029,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,029,531.68/12,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.47

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