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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,176.55, 18,265.01 and 3,410.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,176.55, 18,265.01 and 3,410.91 is: 5,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,176.55 : 18,265.01 = 3,410.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,176.55/18,265.01 = 3,410.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,176.55x = 18,265.01 × 3,410.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,176.55x = 62,300,288.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,300,288.20/12,176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.42

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