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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.89, 18,251.62 and 3,402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.89, 18,251.62 and 3,402.69 is: 5,103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.89 : 18,251.62 = 3,402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.89/18,251.62 = 3,402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.89x = 18,251.62 × 3,402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.89x = 62,104,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,104,604.86/12,167.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.97

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