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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.20, 18,253.80 and 3,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.20, 18,253.80 and 3,404.10 is: 5,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.20 : 18,253.80 = 3,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.20/18,253.80 = 3,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.20x = 18,253.80 × 3,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.20x = 62,137,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,137,760.58/12,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.15

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