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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.62, 18,258.90 and 7,177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.62, 18,258.90 and 7,177.15 is: 10,767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.62 : 18,258.90 = 7,177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.62/18,258.90 = 7,177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.62x = 18,258.90 × 7,177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.62x = 131,046,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,046,864.14/12,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,767.48

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