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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,172.04, 18,259.07 and 3,406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,172.04, 18,259.07 and 3,406.94 is: 5,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,172.04 : 18,259.07 = 3,406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,172.04/18,259.07 = 3,406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,172.04x = 18,259.07 × 3,406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,172.04x = 62,207,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,207,555.95/12,172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.69

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