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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175.34, 18,263.69 and 3,410.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175.34, 18,263.69 and 3,410.93 is: 5,116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175.34 : 18,263.69 = 3,410.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175.34/18,263.69 = 3,410.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175.34x = 18,263.69 × 3,410.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175.34x = 62,296,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,296,209.53/12,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.59

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