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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.49, 18,254.93 and 3,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.49, 18,254.93 and 3,404.40 is: 5,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.49 : 18,254.93 = 3,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.49/18,254.93 = 3,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.49x = 18,254.93 × 3,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.49x = 62,147,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,147,066.67/12,169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.80

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