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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,181.41, 18,272.80 and 3,417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,181.41, 18,272.80 and 3,417.01 is: 5,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,181.41 : 18,272.80 = 3,417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,181.41/18,272.80 = 3,417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,181.41x = 18,272.80 × 3,417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,181.41x = 62,438,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,438,231.88/12,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.70

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