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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.42, 18,251.01 and 3,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.42, 18,251.01 and 3,847.44 is: 5,771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.42 : 18,251.01 = 3,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.42/18,251.01 = 3,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.42x = 18,251.01 × 3,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.42x = 70,219,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,219,574.66/12,167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.12

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