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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.60, 18,251.55 and 3,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.60, 18,251.55 and 3,404.40 is: 5,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.60 : 18,251.55 = 3,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.60/18,251.55 = 3,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.60x = 18,251.55 × 3,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.60x = 62,135,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,135,576.82/12,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.22

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