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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.89, 18,255.84 and 3,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.89, 18,255.84 and 3,404.88 is: 5,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.89 : 18,255.84 = 3,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.89/18,255.84 = 3,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.89x = 18,255.84 × 3,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.89x = 62,158,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,158,944.50/12,169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.60

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