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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.62, 18,253.02 and 3,401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.62, 18,253.02 and 3,401.58 is: 5,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.62 : 18,253.02 = 3,401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.62/18,253.02 = 3,401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.62x = 18,253.02 × 3,401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.62x = 62,089,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,089,107.77/12,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.23

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