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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.05, 18,217.29 and 7,170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.05, 18,217.29 and 7,170.49 is: 10,724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.05 : 18,217.29 = 7,170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.05/18,217.29 = 7,170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.05x = 18,217.29 × 7,170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.05x = 130,626,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,626,850.23/12,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.65

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