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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177.30, 18,266.13 and 3,411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177.30, 18,266.13 and 3,411.66 is: 5,117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177.30 : 18,266.13 = 3,411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177.30/18,266.13 = 3,411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177.30x = 18,266.13 × 3,411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177.30x = 62,317,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,317,825.08/12,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.54

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