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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.36, 18,268.47 and 3,413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.36, 18,268.47 and 3,413.25 is: 5,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.36 : 18,268.47 = 3,413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.36/18,268.47 = 3,413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.36x = 18,268.47 × 3,413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.36x = 62,354,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354,855.23/12,180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.29

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