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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.85, 18,249.69 and 3,400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.85, 18,249.69 and 3,400.74 is: 5,100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.85 : 18,249.69 = 3,400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.85/18,249.69 = 3,400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.85x = 18,249.69 × 3,400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.85x = 62,062,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,062,450.77/12,167.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.53

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