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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.35, 18,281.02 and 4,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,187.35, 18,281.02 and 4,396.16 is: 6,594.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.35 : 18,281.02 = 4,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.35/18,281.02 = 4,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.35x = 18,281.02 × 4,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.35x = 80,366,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,366,263.28/12,187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.24

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