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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,178.91, 18,261.37 and 4,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,178.91, 18,261.37 and 4,774.70 is: 7,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,178.91 : 18,261.37 = 4,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,178.91/18,261.37 = 4,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,178.91x = 18,261.37 × 4,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,178.91x = 87,192,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,192,563.34/12,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.31

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