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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,174.66, 18,260.62 and 3,410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,174.66, 18,260.62 and 3,410.26 is: 5,115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,174.66 : 18,260.62 = 3,410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,174.66/18,260.62 = 3,410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,174.66x = 18,260.62 × 3,410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,174.66x = 62,273,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,273,407.78/12,174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.00

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