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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.60, 18,251.40 and 4,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.60, 18,251.40 and 4,375.40 is: 6,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.60 : 18,251.40 = 4,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.60/18,251.40 = 4,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.60x = 18,251.40 × 4,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.60x = 79,857,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,857,175.56/12,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.10

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