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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.38, 18,261.56 and 3,966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.38, 18,261.56 and 3,966.38 is: 5,949.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.38 : 18,261.56 = 3,966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.38/18,261.56 = 3,966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.38x = 18,261.56 × 3,966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.38x = 72,432,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,432,286.35/12,174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.57

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