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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.30, 18,194.04 and 3,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.30, 18,194.04 and 3,364.20 is: 5,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.30 : 18,194.04 = 3,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.30/18,194.04 = 3,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.30x = 18,194.04 × 3,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.30x = 61,208,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208,389.37/12,129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.32

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