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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.06, 18,250.62 and 3,401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.06, 18,250.62 and 3,401.96 is: 5,102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.06 : 18,250.62 = 3,401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.06/18,250.62 = 3,401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.06x = 18,250.62 × 3,401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.06x = 62,087,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,087,879.22/12,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.95

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