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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.02, 18,241.64 and 4,773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.02, 18,241.64 and 4,773.10 is: 7,154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.02 : 18,241.64 = 4,773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.02/18,241.64 = 4,773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.02x = 18,241.64 × 4,773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.02x = 87,069,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,069,171.88/12,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.40

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