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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.55, 18,261.70 and 3,854.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.55, 18,261.70 and 3,854.58 is: 5,781.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.55 : 18,261.70 = 3,854.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.55/18,261.70 = 3,854.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.55x = 18,261.70 × 3,854.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.55x = 70,391,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,391,183.59/12,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,781.83

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