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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.87, 18,243.36 and 4,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.87, 18,243.36 and 4,773.08 is: 7,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.87 : 18,243.36 = 4,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.87/18,243.36 = 4,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.87x = 18,243.36 × 4,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.87x = 87,076,925.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,076,925.53/12,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.30

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