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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.04, 18,255.09 and 3,405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.04, 18,255.09 and 3,405.03 is: 5,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.04 : 18,255.09 = 3,405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.04/18,255.09 = 3,405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.04x = 18,255.09 × 3,405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.04x = 62,159,129.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,159,129.10/12,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.55

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