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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.10, 18,268.80 and 3,415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.10, 18,268.80 and 3,415.90 is: 5,123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.10 : 18,268.80 = 3,415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.10/18,268.80 = 3,415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.10x = 18,268.80 × 3,415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.10x = 62,404,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,404,393.92/12,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.47

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