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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,171.94, 18,265.20 and 5,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,171.94, 18,265.20 and 5,246.44 is: 7,872.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,171.94 : 18,265.20 = 5,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,171.94/18,265.20 = 5,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,171.94x = 18,265.20 × 5,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,171.94x = 95,827,210.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,827,210.55/12,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.80

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