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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.88, 18,254.22 and 3,403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.88, 18,254.22 and 3,403.74 is: 5,105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.88 : 18,254.22 = 3,403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.88/18,254.22 = 3,403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.88x = 18,254.22 × 3,403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.88x = 62,132,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,132,618.78/12,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.02

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