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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.03, 18,261.18 and 4,382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.03, 18,261.18 and 4,382.91 is: 6,574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.03 : 18,261.18 = 4,382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.03/18,261.18 = 4,382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.03x = 18,261.18 × 4,382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.03x = 80,037,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,037,108.43/12,174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.41

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