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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.04, 18,253.63 and 3,405.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.04, 18,253.63 and 3,405.63 is: 5,108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.04 : 18,253.63 = 3,405.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.04/18,253.63 = 3,405.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.04x = 18,253.63 × 3,405.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.04x = 62,165,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,165,109.94/12,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.04

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