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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,171.54, 18,258.39 and 4,382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,171.54, 18,258.39 and 4,382.58 is: 6,574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,171.54 : 18,258.39 = 4,382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,171.54/18,258.39 = 4,382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,171.54x = 18,258.39 × 4,382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,171.54x = 80,018,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,018,854.85/12,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.26

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