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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,173.40, 18,246.60 and 4,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,173.40, 18,246.60 and 4,775.40 is: 7,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,173.40 : 18,246.60 = 4,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,173.40/18,246.60 = 4,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,173.40x = 18,246.60 × 4,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,173.40x = 87,134,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,134,813.64/12,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,157.80

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