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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.04, 18,253.59 and 3,404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.04, 18,253.59 and 3,404.03 is: 5,106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.04 : 18,253.59 = 3,404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.04/18,253.59 = 3,404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.04x = 18,253.59 × 3,404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.04x = 62,135,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,135,663.93/12,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.05

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