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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,181.78, 18,274.24 and 4,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,181.78, 18,274.24 and 4,283.74 is: 6,426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,181.78 : 18,274.24 = 4,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,181.78/18,274.24 = 4,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,181.78x = 18,274.24 × 4,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,181.78x = 78,282,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,282,092.86/12,181.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,426.16

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