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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,114.30, 18,169.94 and 3,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,114.30, 18,169.94 and 3,230.30 is: 4,845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,114.30 : 18,169.94 = 3,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,114.30/18,169.94 = 3,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,114.30x = 18,169.94 × 3,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,114.30x = 58,694,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,694,357.18/12,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.05

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