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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.68, 18,254.55 and 3,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.68, 18,254.55 and 3,402.52 is: 5,104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.68 : 18,254.55 = 3,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.68/18,254.55 = 3,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.68x = 18,254.55 × 3,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.68x = 62,111,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,111,507.04/12,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.63

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