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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,179.70, 18,270.70 and 3,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,179.70, 18,270.70 and 3,414.58 is: 5,122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,179.70 : 18,270.70 = 3,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,179.70/18,270.70 = 3,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,179.70x = 18,270.70 × 3,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,179.70x = 62,386,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,386,712.59/12,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.19

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