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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.46, 18,243.23 and 4,764.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.46, 18,243.23 and 4,764.83 is: 7,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.46 : 18,243.23 = 4,764.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.46/18,243.23 = 4,764.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.46x = 18,243.23 × 4,764.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.46x = 86,925,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,925,889.60/12,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.37

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