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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.56, 18,251.37 and 3,402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.56, 18,251.37 and 3,402.46 is: 5,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.56 : 18,251.37 = 3,402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.56/18,251.37 = 3,402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.56x = 18,251.37 × 3,402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.56x = 62,099,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,099,556.37/12,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.70

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