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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.08, 18,254.43 and 3,736.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.08, 18,254.43 and 3,736.57 is: 5,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.08 : 18,254.43 = 3,736.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.08/18,254.43 = 3,736.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.08x = 18,254.43 × 3,736.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.08x = 68,208,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,208,955.51/12,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.64

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