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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.28, 18,250.92 and 3,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.28, 18,250.92 and 3,402.88 is: 5,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.28 : 18,250.92 = 3,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.28/18,250.92 = 3,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.28x = 18,250.92 × 3,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.28x = 62,105,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,105,645.02/12,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.32

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