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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.44, 18,253.50 and 4,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.44, 18,253.50 and 4,379.32 is: 6,568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.44 : 18,253.50 = 4,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.44/18,253.50 = 4,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.44x = 18,253.50 × 4,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.44x = 79,937,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,937,917.62/12,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.20

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