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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177.28, 18,269.07 and 3,412.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177.28, 18,269.07 and 3,412.27 is: 5,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177.28 : 18,269.07 = 3,412.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177.28/18,269.07 = 3,412.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177.28x = 18,269.07 × 3,412.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177.28x = 62,338,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,338,999.49/12,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.29

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