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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.80, 18,608.67 and 3,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.80, 18,608.67 and 3,171.80 is: 4,757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.80 : 18,608.67 = 3,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.80/18,608.67 = 3,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.80x = 18,608.67 × 3,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.80x = 59,022,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,022,979.51/12,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.69

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