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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,074.81, 18,110.13 and 3,190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,074.81, 18,110.13 and 3,190.23 is: 4,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,074.81 : 18,110.13 = 3,190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,074.81/18,110.13 = 3,190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,074.81x = 18,110.13 × 3,190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,074.81x = 57,775,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,775,514.63/12,074.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.80

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