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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.28, 18,253.92 and 4,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.28, 18,253.92 and 4,373.84 is: 6,560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.28 : 18,253.92 = 4,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.28/18,253.92 = 4,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.28x = 18,253.92 × 4,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.28x = 79,839,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,839,725.45/12,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.76

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