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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.35, 18,194.29 and 3,364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.35, 18,194.29 and 3,364.34 is: 5,046.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.35 : 18,194.29 = 3,364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.35/18,194.29 = 3,364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.35x = 18,194.29 × 3,364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.35x = 61,211,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,211,678.24/12,129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.58

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