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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,181.40, 18,272.10 and 3,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,181.40, 18,272.10 and 3,973.40 is: 5,960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,181.40 : 18,272.10 = 3,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,181.40/18,272.10 = 3,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,181.40x = 18,272.10 × 3,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,181.40x = 72,602,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,602,362.14/12,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.10

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