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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,171.47, 18,257.81 and 3,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,171.47, 18,257.81 and 3,407.27 is: 5,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,171.47 : 18,257.81 = 3,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,171.47/18,257.81 = 3,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,171.47x = 18,257.81 × 3,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,171.47x = 62,209,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,209,179.95/12,171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.07

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