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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.39, 18,250.48 and 3,401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.39, 18,250.48 and 3,401.22 is: 5,101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.39 : 18,250.48 = 3,401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.39/18,250.48 = 3,401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.39x = 18,250.48 × 3,401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.39x = 62,073,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,073,897.59/12,168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.24

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