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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.64, 18,260.40 and 5,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.64, 18,260.40 and 5,152.44 is: 7,730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.64 : 18,260.40 = 5,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.64/18,260.40 = 5,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.64x = 18,260.40 × 5,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.64x = 94,085,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,085,615.38/12,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.54

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