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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.70, 18,251.55 and 6,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.70, 18,251.55 and 6,335.70 is: 9,503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.70 : 18,251.55 = 6,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.70/18,251.55 = 6,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.70x = 18,251.55 × 6,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.70x = 115,636,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,636,345.34/12,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.55

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